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Cerebral Circulation and Blood Flow Quiz

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What was found in a 2017 study about healthy men and women, ages 18-35, regarding brain health and exercise?

Those who did resistance training had the highest blood flow to the brain.

Individuals with high exercise levels had a firmer and more elastic hippocampus, performing better on memory tests. (correct)

Participants who practiced meditation showed the most significant improvement in brain circulation.

People who engaged in intense physical exercise had lower blood flow to the hippocampus.

Which type of exercise is emphasized as the best for enhancing blood flow to the brain?

Strength training using heavy weights for muscle growth.

Aerobic exercise that is enjoyable and done regularly. (correct)

Flexibility exercises like stretching and yoga.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) for short bursts of activity.

What does the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) primarily do in the central nervous system?

Prevents oxygen and essential nutrients from reaching the brain.

Forms a transport system for easy passage of all molecules into the CNS.

Promotes the flow of substances freely between endothelial cells.

Acts as a barrier by having tight junctions and specific transport proteins. (correct)

Which of the following activities can help in maintaining a healthy Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)?

Participating in aerobic exercises. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)' refer to?

Unique properties of the microvasculature in the CNS that restrict movement of substances. Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for regulating the blood flow to the brain?

Brain stem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the tight junctions in the Blood Brain Barrier?

To restrict the movement of substances between endothelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of increased blood flow to the hippocampus?

Improved memory performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the specific transport proteins in the Blood Brain Barrier?

To determine which substances can cross the Blood Brain Barrier Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of aerobic exercise in terms of brain health?

It increases blood flow to the brain, especially to the hippocampus Signup and view all the answers