40 Questions
Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for vision?
Occipital cortex
What are the grooves on the cerebral cortex called?
Sulci
What are the bumps on the cerebral cortex called?
Gyri
Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for touch and special cognition?
Parietal cortex
What are the two types of cells in the brain?
Neurons and glial cells
Which cells in the brain perform vital support functions for neurons?
Glial cells
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
Receive messages from other neurons
What are the small gaps that separate neurons called?
Synapses
What is the main function of the frontal cortex?
Motor control and decision making
What percentage of cells in the brain are glial cells?
90%
Which part of the brain consists of neurons and synapses?
Gray matter
What is the main function of white matter?
Carry information between brain regions
What is the main function of the corpus callosum?
Connect the two hemispheres
Which type of cortical region contains lots of myelin?
White matter
What is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in relaxing the body?
Parasympathetic division
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight or flight response?
Norepinephrine
What is the role of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety?
Decrease neuronal activity
What is the role of beta blockers in reducing anxiety?
Decrease the peripheral effects of anxiety
Which brain region is associated with stress and fear?
Amygdala
Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for hearing and memory?
Temporal cortex
What is the main function of glial cells in the brain?
Support for neurons
What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?
Receive messages from other neurons
What is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
GABA
Which part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for motor control, planning, and decision making?
Frontal cortex
What is the main function of the corpus callosum?
Communication between brain hemispheres
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the fight or flight response?
Norepinephrine
What is the main function of white matter in the brain?
Communication between brain regions
Which type of cortical region contains lots of myelin?
Occipital cortex
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in relaxing the body?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is involved in preparing the body for the expenditure of energy?
Sympathetic division
Which neurotransmitter is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain?
Glutamate
Which neurotransmitter is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
GABA
Which part of the brain is controlled by the balance of excitatory (glutamate) and inhibitory (GABA) input?
Hypothalamus
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the stress response and has substantial input to the amygdala?
Norepinephrine
Which neurotransmitter is the major neurotransmitter in the brain, including in the hypothalamus?
GABA
Which part of the brain releases CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) onto the pituitary?
Hypothalamus
Which part of the brain releases ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) onto the adrenal cortex?
Hypothalamus
Which part of the brain releases cortisol and norepinephrine?
Corpus callosum
Which part of the brain is involved in relaxing the body and often competes with the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?
Parasympathetic division
Test your knowledge of the cerebral cortex and its functions with this quiz! Learn about the different landmarks, such as sulci and gyri, and their roles in specific brain areas. Explore the occipital cortex's role in vision and the parietal cortex's involvement in somatosensation and special cognition.
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