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What causes Down syndrome?
What causes Down syndrome?
What is the ideomotor theory of action?
What is the ideomotor theory of action?
What is Daniel Wolpert's motor chauvinist view?
What is Daniel Wolpert's motor chauvinist view?
What does movement involve?
What does movement involve?
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When do mirror neurons activate?
When do mirror neurons activate?
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What can cause mental disabilities in a fetus?
What can cause mental disabilities in a fetus?
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Are mirror neurons present at birth?
Are mirror neurons present at birth?
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What can influence the development of an individual?
What can influence the development of an individual?
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What are skeletal muscles made up of?
What are skeletal muscles made up of?
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Who can engage in imitation as a process of learning?
Who can engage in imitation as a process of learning?
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What is the cause of Alzheimer's disease?
What is the cause of Alzheimer's disease?
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Which muscle is the strongest human muscle?
Which muscle is the strongest human muscle?
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What part of the brain is responsible for memory impairment in Alzheimer's disease?
What part of the brain is responsible for memory impairment in Alzheimer's disease?
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What are alpha motor neurons responsible for?
What are alpha motor neurons responsible for?
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Is the mirroring mechanism innate or socially developed?
Is the mirroring mechanism innate or socially developed?
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How many pathways for movement are there?
How many pathways for movement are there?
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Can Alzheimer's disease be cured?
Can Alzheimer's disease be cured?
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How is the primate's motor system organized?
How is the primate's motor system organized?
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What medication may help with Alzheimer's disease?
What medication may help with Alzheimer's disease?
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What are the characteristics of Autistic Syndrome Disorder (ASD)?
What are the characteristics of Autistic Syndrome Disorder (ASD)?
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Where is the primary motor cortex located?
Where is the primary motor cortex located?
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What does the cerebellum do?
What does the cerebellum do?
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What is transneuronal degeneration in Alzheimer's disease?
What is transneuronal degeneration in Alzheimer's disease?
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Are individuals with ASD impaired in basic sensory and motor skills?
Are individuals with ASD impaired in basic sensory and motor skills?
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What do cholinergic agonists do?
What do cholinergic agonists do?
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What is the cause of Homosexuality?
What is the cause of Homosexuality?
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What are the two different processes that imitation may involve?
What are the two different processes that imitation may involve?
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Can Orphanage deprivation be reversed if adopted after 6 months?
Can Orphanage deprivation be reversed if adopted after 6 months?
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What do studies suggest about the mirror neuron system in individuals with autism?
What do studies suggest about the mirror neuron system in individuals with autism?
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What causes Parkinson's disease?
What causes Parkinson's disease?
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Study Notes
- Alzheimer's disease can be tested through SNPs alleles.
- Homosexuality is influenced by genetics, hormones, and environment.
- Brain development occurs in stages and has critical periods.
- Synapses can strengthen or weaken due to experience.
- Damage to neurons and axons has different outcomes.
- Down syndrome is caused by having three copies of chromosome 21.
- Maternal alcohol use can cause mental disabilities.
- Orphanage deprivation can be reversed if adopted before 6 months.
- Imprinting and critical periods can influence development.
- Alzheimer's disease causes loss of cognitive and emotional function.
- Alzheimer's disease causes rapid spread of deterioration in the brain.
- Memory impairment is due to deterioration in the hippocampus.
- Language and problem solving deficits result from damage to the cortex.
- Emotional changes result from damage to the amygdala and limbic structures.
- Alzheimer's disease has no cure.
- Medications that boost acetylcholine levels may help.
- The disease is associated with decreased cholinergic activity in the brain.
- Alzheimer's disease causes transneuronal degeneration.
- The disease affects multiple areas of the brain.
- Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating topic of neuroscience with this quiz! From Alzheimer's disease to brain development, you'll be challenged to think critically about different aspects of this complex subject. Sharpen your skills in identifying keywords specific to each topic as you craft short and catchy titles and descriptions for each question. Whether you're a neuroscience buff or just curious about the brain, this quiz is sure to provide you with new insights and knowledge.