4. Brain and behaviour: Neuroplasticity Quiz

What is neuroplasticity?

• The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience

• The brain's ability to generate new neurons

• The brain's ability to maintain a constant structure

• The brain's ability to shrink in size

Which of the following best describes neuroplasticity in learning and memory?

• The brain's ability to form new synaptic connections in response to learning

• The brain's ability to delete old memories

• The brain's ability to increase the number of neurons

• The brain's ability to decrease the number of synapses

How does neuroplasticity aid in stroke recovery?

• By generating new neurons to replace damaged ones

• By reorganising existing neural pathways to compensate for lost functions

• By shrinking the damaged area of the brain

• By increasing the size of the brain

What role does neuroplasticity play in brain injury rehabilitation?

• It helps the brain to completely heal the injured area

• It allows the brain to form new connections to bypass damaged areas

• It reduces the brain's ability to function

• It prevents further injury to the brain

Which of the following is a method used to enhance neuroplasticity in stroke recovery?

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy

• Physical therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

What is the primary mechanism behind neuroplasticity in learning?

• Neurogenesis

• Synaptic pruning

• Synaptogenesis

• Apoptosis

Which type of neuroplasticity is most commonly associated with memory formation?

• Structural plasticity

• Functional plasticity

• Synaptic plasticity

• Neurogenesis

How does neuroplasticity contribute to the recovery of motor functions after a stroke?

• By generating new motor neurons

• By forming new synaptic connections in the motor cortex

• By increasing the size of the motor cortex

• By reducing the number of synapses in the motor cortex

Which of the following activities can promote neuroplasticity in the brain?

• Regular physical exercise

• Watching television

• Eating high-fat foods

• Sleeping less than 5 hours a night

What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections?

• Neurogenesis

• Neuroplasticity

• Synaptogenesis

• Apoptosis