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?

Identifying the chemicals that facilitate communication between neurons Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To decipher how neuronal connection patterns influence sensory processing Signup and view all the answers

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

Astrocytes 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?

Oligodendrocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of white matter?

Axons Signup and view all the answers

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

Integration and propagation of information Signup and view all the answers

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

Microglia Signup and view all the answers

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

Speed up conduction by laying down myelin around axons Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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