SBMS3204 - What Is Neuroscience Quiz
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What is the central focus of connectomics in neuroscience?

  • Exploring how multiple circuits interact to produce behaviors
  • Investigating the brain regions implicated in language and musical learning
  • The study of how different types of neurons function differently
  • Understanding the neural connection pattern of specific circuits (correct)

    • At which level of neuroscience is the question 'How do different synaptic proteins interact with each other to result in synaptic plasticity?' asked?

  • Systems and Computational levels
  • Molecular level (correct)
  • Cellular level
  • Neural circuit level

    • Which level of neuroscience investigates how neurons in a particular circuit relate to behaviors?

  • Molecular level
  • Cellular level
  • Neural circuit level (correct)
  • Cognitive/behavioral/social level

    • What is the primary focus of studying neurotransmitters in neuroscience?

    <p>Identifying the chemicals that facilitate communication between neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question pertains to the Systems and Computational levels in neuroscience?

    <p>What neural computations are performed by circuits in a system?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In neuroscience, what is the relevance of studying the wiring diagram of nervous regions like the retina?

    <p>To decipher how neuronal connection patterns influence sensory processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells support neural functions in the nervous system?

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

    Which type of cells are responsible for laying down myelin around axons for speeding up conduction in the central nervous system?

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

    What is the primary component of white matter?

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

    In terms of neuroplasticity, what does arborization of dendrites and axons facilitate?

    <p>Integration and propagation of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are scavengers that remove cellular debris from injured sites in the nervous system?

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

    What is the function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Speed up conduction by laying down myelin around axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between gut bacteria and Alzheimer's Disease?

    <p>Insoluble Ab levels were reduced by gut bacteria in a murine model of AD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) related to gut microbiota?

    <p>Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is reduced in PD patients compared to controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are GI symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affected by gut microbiota?

    <p>GI symptom severity in ASD is modulated by gut microbiota in preclinical models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Alzheimer's Disease, what effect did antibiotics have on amyloid plaques?

    <p>Antibiotics did not affect amyloid plaques deposition in the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Faecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)?

    <p>SCFA concentrations are significantly reduced in PD patients compared to controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do gut bacteria play in regulating immune system activity in Alzheimer's Disease?

    <p>Gut bacteria impacts the progression of AD by regulating immune system activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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