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