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Which part of the brain controls fear and aggression?
Which part of the brain controls fear and aggression?
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala (correct)
What is the purpose of a neuron?
What is the purpose of a neuron?
- To convert electrical impulses to chemical
- To generate action potential
- To communicate (correct)
- To send impulses across the synapse
What is the relay station for sensory information in the brain?
What is the relay station for sensory information in the brain?
- Amygdala
- Thalamus (correct)
- Hypothalamus
- Hippocampus
What determines the strength of association between variables?
What determines the strength of association between variables?
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What is the role of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What is the role of the central nervous system (CNS)?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for temperature homeostasis and the fight or flight response?
Which part of the brain is responsible for temperature homeostasis and the fight or flight response?
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What is the function of neurotransmitters in the brain?
What is the function of neurotransmitters in the brain?
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What part of the brain is responsible for learning and memory?
What part of the brain is responsible for learning and memory?
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Which system in the body is responsible for making important decisions?
Which system in the body is responsible for making important decisions?
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What happens to Phineas Gage's personality after his brain injury?
What happens to Phineas Gage's personality after his brain injury?
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