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Neurons and Brain Functions

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What is the primary role of neurons in the brain?

To process information and enable functions like movement, sensing, and thinking (correct)

To regulate the brain's overall capacity for adaptation and learning

To increase the complexity of the brain's remaining neurons over time

To support and protect the brain

How do neurons change as we age?

Neurons increase in both number and complexity

Neurons decrease in number but increase in complexity (correct)

Neurons remain constant in number and complexity

Neurons increase in number but decrease in complexity

What is the role of glial cells in the brain?

Glial cells are directly involved in information processing like neurons

Glial cells have no functional role in the brain

Glial cells regulate the brain's capacity for adaptation and learning

Glial cells support the brain in vital and complex ways but are not directly involved in information processing (correct)

How does increased interconnectivity in the brain affect learning?

Increased interconnectivity makes subsequent learning easier Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding how neurons work critical?

Understanding neurons is critical for understanding how abused drugs and chemicals work, as neurons are the site of action for these substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the brain's neurons and the essence of who we are?

The essence of who we are resides in the brain's neurons because they store our autobiographical information and unique histories, serving as the substance underlying our consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sensory neurons in the brain?

To be involved in the process of seeing, smelling, tasting, and hearing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of interneurons in the brain?

To process and store information, and serve as a link between other neurons Signup and view all the answers

How do neurons in the brain compare to individual computers?

Neurons are like sophisticated computers carrying out specific, predetermined activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the increased interconnectivity of neurons in the brain and its processing complexity?

The increased interconnectivity of neurons results in an amazing increase in processing complexity and related applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of motor neurons in the brain?

To be involved in generating physical responses, like running, kicking, throwing, or typing Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall message of the passage about the brain's neurons?

Neurons are like sophisticated computers, but the brain's true complexity comes from the Internet-like interconnectivity of these cells. Signup and view all the answers