Parts of the Brain and Neurons
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What is the main focus of cognitive neuroscience?

  • Studying the digestive system
  • Understanding the muscular system
  • Linking the brain to behavior (correct)
  • Exploring the respiratory system
  • Which part of the brain is often referred to as the 'central processing unit'?

  • Midbrain
  • Hindbrain
  • Forebrain (correct)
  • Brainstem
  • What is the role of the nervous system in our daily interactions with the environment?

  • Generate electricity for the body
  • Maintain body temperature
  • Regulate hormone levels
  • Receive, process, and respond to information (correct)
  • How is cognition related to the nervous system?

    <p>Physiological basis of cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ in the body directly controls thoughts, emotions, and motivations?

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

    What allows us to perceive, adapt to, and interact with the world around us?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?

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

    In cognitive neuroscience, what does 'cognition' refer to?

    <p>Mental processes such as thinking and memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is involved in higher-order functions like decision making and problem-solving?

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

    What is the ultimate goal of cognitive neuroscience?

    <p>Relating brain function to behavior and cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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