Practice Quiz 3 - Neuroscience

The basic unit of the nervous system is:

• Axon

• Neuron

• Synapse

• Myelin Sheath

The part of the neuron that receives incoming signals is the:

• Axon

• Schwann cell

• Synapse

• Dendrite

The fatty substance that insulates the axon is called:

• Axon Terminal

• Myelin Sheath

• Soma

• Synapse

The division of the nervous system that controls involuntary processes is:

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Cerebellum

The neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation is:

• GABA

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Endorphins

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating basic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing?

• Frontal Lobe

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Limbic System

Which neuroimaging technique measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow?

• CT Scan

• PET Scan

• fMRI

• MRI

Hebbian learning is best described by which phrase?

• "Cells that fire together, wire together."

• "Survival of the fittest."

• "Mind over matter."

• "Use it or lose it."

Connectionist models of the mind are most closely associated with:

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Cognitivism

• Neuroscience

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with pleasure and reward?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Endorphins