The brain-changing benefits of exercise | TED

What are the immediate effects of physical activity on the brain?

• Improved mood and focus

• Increased reaction times

• Enhanced long-term memory

• All of the above

Which brain area is critical for decision-making, focus, attention, and personality?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Temporal lobe

• Hippocampus

• Neurons

What is the key structure in the temporal lobe responsible for forming and retaining new long-term memories?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Hippocampus

• Neurotransmitters

• Noradrenaline

What made the speaker change her research focus to study the effects of exercise on the brain?

• Lack of social life

• Weight gain

• Miserable state

• All of the above

What did the speaker notice after incorporating regular exercise into her life?

• Improved grant-writing ability

• Increased energy levels

• Better long-term memory

• All of the above

What is the minimum recommended frequency of exercise per week to achieve the brain benefits?

• 1-2 times

• 2-3 times

• 3-4 times

• 4-5 times

Which brain areas are most susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline?

• Prefrontal cortex and hippocampus

• Temporal lobe and neurons

• Neurotransmitters and noradrenaline

• Dopamine and serotonin

What is the analogy used by the speaker to describe exercise's effect on the brain?

• Supercharged 401K

• Powerful medicine

• Miracle cure

• Fountain of youth

What is the primary goal of the speaker's current research in her lab?

• To determine the optimum exercise prescription for individuals

• To cure dementia and Alzheimer's disease

• To study the effects of exercise on memory

• To develop new exercise programs

What is the immediate effect of exercise on neurotransmitters in the brain?

• Decreased levels of dopamine

• Increased levels of serotonin

• Reduced levels of noradrenaline

• No effect on neurotransmitters