Neuroscience Quiz

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Science
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12th Grade
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Tina Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the basic structural unit of the nervous system?
neuron
organ
tissue
cell
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
dendrites
synapse
cell body
axon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
They transmit signals between neurons.
They produce electrical impulses in the neurons.
They store information in the brain.
They regulate blood flow in the nervous system.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which brain region is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
cerebellum
motor cortex
hippocampus
thalamus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of neural networks in information processing?
Neural networks are used to analyze and interpret complex data, recognize patterns, and make predictions or classifications.
Neural networks are used to transmit and receive data.
Neural networks are used to perform simple calculations.
Neural networks are used to store and retrieve information.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sensory system is responsible for detecting light and color?
visual system
auditory system
olfactory system
tactile system
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the axon in a neuron?
Regulate cell metabolism.
Transmit electrical signals
Produce neurotransmitters.
Receive sensory information.
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