Neuroscience Quiz

Neuroscience Quiz

Test your knowledge of the fascinating field of neuroscience with this quiz!

published on December 18, 2023
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Which of the following is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?

Which of the following is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?
Neuron
Neutrophil
Nephron
Neutrino
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What is the chemical messenger that allows communication between neurons?

What is the chemical messenger that allows communication between neurons?
Neurotransmitter
Endorphin
Antibody
Protein
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Which part of the brain controls higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making?

Which part of the brain controls higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making?
Prefrontal cortex
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
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What is the term for the junction where two neurons meet?

What is the term for the junction where two neurons meet?
Synapse
Epinephrine
Thalamus
Cortex
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Which of the following is responsible for coordinating movement and balance?

Which of the following is responsible for coordinating movement and balance?
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
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Which of the following is the largest part of the human brain?

Which of the following is the largest part of the human brain?
Cerebrum
Thalamus
Pons
Medulla oblongata
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What is the process by which neurons are coated with myelin sheath for faster transmission of electrical impulses?

Myelination
Mitosis
Oxidation
Respiration
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Which part of the brain is involved in emotions, especially fear and aggression?

Which part of the brain is involved in emotions, especially fear and aggression?
Amygdala
Parietal lobe
Broca's area
Cortex
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What is the study of the relationship between the brain, behavior, and mental processes called?

What is the study of the relationship between the brain, behavior, and mental processes called?
Neuropsychology
Pharmacology
Genetics
Microbiology
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Which part of the brain is responsible for long-term memory storage?

Which part of the brain is responsible for long-term memory storage?
Hippocampus
Temporal lobe
Pons
Cerebellum
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What is the process through which neurons communicate by sending electrical signals called?

What is the process through which neurons communicate by sending electrical signals called?
Action potential
Metabolism
Transposition
Ingestion