Neuroscience and Brain Function Quiz

What did Aristotle believe the brain was used for?

• To cool the blood

• To store memories

• To process emotions

• To control movement

Which of the following is NOT one of Hippocrates' four fluids in the human body?

• Serotonin

• Melancholic

• Choleric

• Sanguine

What is phrenology primarily concerned with?

• The electrical impulses in the brain

• The study of brain injuries

• The chemical processes in neurons

• The relationship between skull shape and mental faculties

Which part of the brain is responsible for essential survival functions?

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Cerebrum

• Hindbrain

What is the primary function of the amygdala?

• Temperature regulation

• Motor control

• Emotional response and learning

• Memory consolidation

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation?

• Acetylcholine

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

What is the role of the corpus callosum?

• Connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain

• Regulates hormone production

• Processes visual information

• Controls motor functions

Which type of neuron sends information from the senses to the brain?

• Sensory neuron

• Glial cell

• Interneuron

• Motor neuron

What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

• To enhance neurotransmitter activity

• To regulate blood flow to the brain

• To prevent harmful substances from entering the brain

• To allow all substances to enter the brain

Which imaging technique is used to see brain part activation?

• EEG

• fMRI

• CT scan

• X-ray