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What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
What is the main function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
- Decreases heart rate and promotes relaxation
- Transmits signals from the brain to muscles
- Generates energy for 'fight or flight' response (correct)
- Receives information from sensory nerves
Which neurotransmitter is involved in controlling sleep, mood, and personality traits like 'Extraversion'?
Which neurotransmitter is involved in controlling sleep, mood, and personality traits like 'Extraversion'?
- Acetylcholine
- Serotonin
- Glutamate
- Dopamine (correct)
What happens when there is too much dopamine in the brain?
What happens when there is too much dopamine in the brain?
- It causes Parkinson's Disease
- It is linked to Schizophrenia (correct)
- It increases memory retention
- It leads to depression
Which neurotransmitter is associated with maintaining mood balance?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with maintaining mood balance?
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What is the role of Acetylcholine in the brain?
What is the role of Acetylcholine in the brain?
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Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons?
Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons?
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Low levels of which neurotransmitter are associated with depression and anxiety?
Low levels of which neurotransmitter are associated with depression and anxiety?
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