The Power of Exercise Quiz

What is the immediate effect of a single workout on the brain?

• Decreased reaction times

• Decreased mood

• Decreased attention

• Increased mood

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

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Prefrontal cortex

• Parietal lobe

What is the most transformative thing you can do for your brain today, according to the speaker?

• Meditation

• Reading

• Physical activity

• Solving puzzles

What is the minimum amount of exercise recommended to get the brain-changing effects?

• Once a week for 15 minutes

• Twice a week for 20 minutes

• Three to four times a week for 30 minutes

• Five times a week for 45 minutes

Which neurotransmitters are immediately increased after a single workout?

• Dopamine, serotonin, and adrenaline

• Norepinephrine, endorphins, and cortisol

• Endorphins, and oxytocin

• Acetylcholine, GABA, and glutamate

What is the most common finding in neuroscience studies looking at the effects of long-term exercise?

• Improved attention function

• Decreased attention function

• Decreased volume of the hippocampus

• Decreased mood

What is the speaker's goal in her lab regarding exercise and the brain?

• To find the best exercise for weight loss

• To develop new workout equipment

• To study the effects of exercise on muscle growth

• To understand the optimum exercise prescription for individuals