- 1. Psychobiology, also known as biopsychology or behavioral neuroscience, is a field of study that examines the relationship between behavior and biology. It explores how the brain and nervous system influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Psychobiologists investigate topics such as brain development, the role of neurotransmitters in behavior, and the effects of stress on mental health. By studying the biological underpinnings of behavior, psychobiology helps us better understand various aspects of human cognition and emotion.
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Dopamine
C) GABA
D) Serotonin
- 2. Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining balance and coordination?
A) Thalamus
B) Hippocampus
C) Cerebellum
D) Pons
- 3. Which hormone is often referred to as the stress hormone?
A) Insulin
B) Estrogen
C) Cortisol
D) Oxytocin
- 4. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness?
A) Corpus callosum
B) Hypothalamus
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Basal ganglia
- 5. Which part of the brain is associated with processing sensory information from the body?
A) Occipital lobe
B) Somatosensory cortex
C) Prefrontal cortex
D) Temporal lobe
- 6. What is the function of the hippocampus?
A) Regulating emotions
B) Processing visual information
C) Maintaining balance and coordination
D) Memory formation and spatial navigation
- 7. Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep and mood?
A) Glutamate
B) Dopamine
C) Norepinephrine
D) Serotonin
- 8. The 'flight' response is associated with which division of the autonomic nervous system?
A) Sympathetic
B) Somatic
C) Enteric
D) Parasympathetic
- 9. Where is the primary visual cortex located in the brain?
A) Parietal lobe
B) Frontal lobe
C) Occipital lobe
D) Temporal lobe
- 10. When a neurotransmitter binds to a receptor and opens ion channels, it is an example of what kind of neurotransmission?
A) Inhibitory
B) Metabotropic
C) Ionotropic
D) Excitatory
- 11. Which body system is responsible for the production of hormones?
A) Endocrine system
B) Respiratory system
C) Circulatory system
D) Digestive system
- 12. The central nervous system consists of the brain and the:
A) Muscular system
B) Spinal cord
C) Endocrine system
D) Peripheral nerves
- 13. Which part of the brain is associated with decision making and impulse control?
A) Prefrontal cortex
B) Hippocampus
C) Pons
D) Basal ganglia
- 14. Which part of the brain is responsible for language production and comprehension?
A) Cerebellum
B) Broca's area
C) Amygdala
D) Hippocampus
- 15. Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles?
A) Oxytocin
B) Insulin
C) Melatonin
D) Adrenaline
- 16. Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for rest and digest functions?
A) Sympathetic nervous system
B) Enteric nervous system
C) Central nervous system
D) Parasympathetic nervous system
- 17. Which brain wave pattern is typically observed during deep sleep?
A) Beta
B) Theta
C) Delta
D) Alpha
- 18. The process by which the brain forms new connections and reorganizes itself throughout life is known as:
A) Synaptogenesis
B) Myelination
C) Neuroplasticity
D) Neurogenesis
- 19. Where are hormones produced in the body?
A) Muscles
B) Bones
C) Nerves
D) Endocrine glands
- 20. What is the function of the thalamus?
A) Relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex
B) Maintaining balance and coordination
C) Regulating emotions
D) Processing visual information
- 21. The neurotransmitter noradrenaline is also known as:
A) Serotonin
B) Acetylcholine
C) Dopamine
D) Norepinephrine
- 22. Which part of the brain is responsible for memory formation?
A) Amygdala
B) Pituitary gland
C) Hippocampus
D) Cerebellum
- 23. Which neurotransmitter is associated with feeling calm and relaxed?
A) Dopamine
B) GABA
C) Serotonin
D) Acetylcholine
- 24. What is a synapse in the nervous system?
A) A type of hormone
B) The junction between two neurons where signal transmission occurs
C) A type of neurotransmitter
D) A type of brain region
- 25. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating emotion?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Amygdala
C) Cerebellum
D) Hippocampus
- 26. Where is the primary auditory cortex located in the brain?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Occipital lobe
C) Temporal lobe
D) Parietal lobe
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