Neural Pathways Quiz

Which brain region is most visibly obvious and consists of structures critical to emotion, memory, thinking, and reasoning?

What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in the brain?

Which brain structure is implicated in experiencing pleasure and reward?

Which neurotransmitter is predominantly associated with neurons that contain very dense concentrations of dopamine receptors?

Which disorder is characterized by the loss of dopamine production in the brain?

What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?

Which neurotransmitter is targeted by many anti-depressants like SSRIs?

What is the 'all or none' law pertaining to action potentials?

Which neurotransmitter is commonly linked to Alzheimer's disease when undersupplied?

What does GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, do in the nervous system?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with influencing mood, control of voluntary experiences, and processing of rewarding experiences?

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for thinking, planning, and inhibiting impulses?

Which part of the nervous system transmits signals from sensory organs to the central nervous system and from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles?

What type of muscles are primarily controlled by the Autonomic Nervous System?

Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving messages from other neurons?

Which brain injury case study highlighted the importance of frontal lobe functions related to behavior changes?

Which term describes the study of how the brain, nervous system, genetics, and physiology influence behavior and mental processes?