Neuroscience MCQ

Neuroscience MCQ Questions

• 1. peripheral nervous system (PNS), consists of the brain and the spinal cord.
• 2. _________________ disorder is associated with decreased activity in the mirror neuron system.
• 3. _________________ is divided into four lobes.
• 4. ______________________pairs of brain areas both contain neurons that use acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter.
• 5. Which of the following neurotransmitter systems is also active during REM sleep?
• 6. Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are found on the ________ of receiving neurons.
• 7. When we are afraid, the sympathetic division of the Autonomic Nervous System accelerates the heart rate.
• 8. The key language centers in the brain are located in the _____________ .
• 9. Which of the following characteristics have Action potentials ?
• 10. The small fluid-filled gap between neurons, across which neurotransmitters travel, is called the
• 11. The following structures is found in the hindbrain is -
• 12. Neurons are -
• 13. Motor neurons are generally known as
• 14. The brain weights about 6 pounds.
• 15. The two parts of the CNS are the brain and ___________.
• 16. The primary emotions include
• 17. What is damage to the hippocampus likely to affect?
• 18. The capacity of one brain area to take over the functions of another damaged brain area is known as -
• 19. A much-feared outcome of Alzheimer's disease is
• 20. A much-feared outcome of Alzheimer's disease is