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Which of the following is NOT a type of glial cell in the brain?
Which of the following is NOT a type of glial cell in the brain?
- Astrocytes
- Microglia
- Oligodendrocytes
- Ependymal cells (correct)
Which brain structure is responsible for coordinating motor movements and maintaining balance and posture?
Which brain structure is responsible for coordinating motor movements and maintaining balance and posture?
- Thalamus
- Pons
- Medulla
- Cerebellum (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of neurotransmitter?
Which of the following is NOT a type of neurotransmitter?
- Glutamate (correct)
- Dopamine
- Acetylcholine
- Serotonin
Which brain imaging technique is commonly used to study brain function by measuring changes in blood flow and oxygenation?
Which brain imaging technique is commonly used to study brain function by measuring changes in blood flow and oxygenation?
Which type of brain plasticity refers to the ability of the brain to form new neurons?
Which type of brain plasticity refers to the ability of the brain to form new neurons?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
Which part of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex?
Which part of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex?
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for sensory processing, such as touch and body awareness?
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for sensory processing, such as touch and body awareness?
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher order cognitive functions, such as judgment and reasoning?
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher order cognitive functions, such as judgment and reasoning?
Which lobe of the brain is associated with vision?
Which lobe of the brain is associated with vision?
Which lobe of the brain is involved in hearing, emotional processing, and some aspects of vision and taste?
Which lobe of the brain is involved in hearing, emotional processing, and some aspects of vision and taste?
Which part of the brain is responsible for executive functions and is the last part of the brain to develop?
Which part of the brain is responsible for executive functions and is the last part of the brain to develop?
Which part of the nervous system regulates intentional processes and delivers motor muscle output?
Which part of the nervous system regulates intentional processes and delivers motor muscle output?
Which part of the nervous system activates during stress response and is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Which part of the nervous system activates during stress response and is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Which gland is part of both the brain and endocrine system and secretes multiple hormones, including oxytocin and adrenaline?
Which gland is part of both the brain and endocrine system and secretes multiple hormones, including oxytocin and adrenaline?
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