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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and emotional stability?

  • GABA
  • Dopamine
  • Acetylcholine
  • Serotonin (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the basal nuclei in the brain?

  • Processing of visual information
  • Control of voluntary motor movements (correct)
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Maintenance of respiratory rhythm
  • Which region of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex?

  • Hypothalamus
  • Cerebellum
  • Thalamus (correct)
  • Pons
  • Which type of white matter fiber connects different regions within the same cerebral hemisphere?

    <p>Association fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the multimodal association areas of the brain?

    <p>Integration of sensory information and higher cognitive functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the diencephalon in the brain?

    <p>Regulating autonomic functions and hormone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of grey matter in the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Contains neuronal cell bodies and dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the brain is responsible for integrating sensory information and coordinating motor responses?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the basal nuclei in the brain?

    <p>Regulating voluntary motor movements and procedural learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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