Chemical Brain Quiz

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasure and reward?

• dopamine

• serotonin

• norepinephrine

• acetylcholine

Which brain region is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, and thirst?

• cerebellum

• occipital lobe

• medulla oblongata

• hypothalamus

Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and sleep?

• dopamine

• acetylcholine

• norepinephrine

• serotonin

Which brain region is responsible for processing visual information?

• frontal lobe

• temporal lobe

• parietal lobe

• occipital lobe

What is the ability of the brain to change and adapt called?

• neurogenesis

• neuroadaptation

• neuroplasticity

• neuroflexibility

Which neurotransmitter is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?

• GABA

• Dopamine

• Glutamate

• Serotonin

Which brain region is responsible for processing emotions and fear?

• thalamus

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• amygdala

What is the process of generating new neurons called?

• neurogenesis

• neuroplasticity

• neurotransmission

• neuroregeneration

Which neurotransmitter is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain?

• serotonin

• dopamine

• acetylcholine

• glutamate

What is the primary function of the amygdala in the brain?

• Memory formation

• Emotion processing

• Visual processing

• Motor control