- 1. What is the largest part of the human brain?
A) Hippocampus
B) Pituitary gland
C) Cerebrum
D) Amygdala
- 2. Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?
A) GABA
B) Serotonin
C) Dopamine
D) Acetylcholine
- 3. Which part of the brain is responsible for emotional responses?
A) Pituitary gland
B) Hypothalamus
C) Amygdala
D) Broca's area
- 4. Which brain structure acts as a relay station for sensory information?
A) Medulla oblongata
B) Thalamus
C) Hippocampus
D) Corpus callosum
- 5. What is the main function of the hippocampus?
A) Breathing control
B) Memory formation
C) Thirst regulation
D) Emotional regulation
- 6. Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep and mood regulation?
A) Dopamine
B) Glutamate
C) Serotonin
D) Endorphins
- 7. What is the communication network in the brain that connects the two hemispheres?
A) Thalamus
B) Pons
C) Corpus callosum
D) Basal ganglia
- 8. What is the condition where a person loses the ability to create new memories?
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Aphasia
C) Retrograde amnesia
D) Anterograde amnesia
- 9. Which part of the brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control?
A) Cerebellum
B) Prefrontal cortex
C) Hypothalamus
D) Occipital lobe
- 10. What is the fatty substance that insulates and protects nerve fibers called?
A) Myelin
B) Melatonin
C) Meninges
D) Melanin
- 11. What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt to new experiences?
A) Neuroplasticity
B) Neurogenesis
C) Myelination
D) Synaptogenesis
- 12. Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?
A) Parietal lobe
B) Occipital lobe
C) Frontal lobe
D) Temporal lobe
- 13. What is the area in the brain primarily responsible for speaking and language production?
A) Wernicke's area
B) Thalamus
C) Amygdala
D) Broca's area
- 14. Which brain structure is involved in the formation of long-term memories?
A) Cerebellum
B) Brainstem
C) Amygdala
D) Hippocampus
- 15. What is the area of the brain responsible for visual attention and control of eye movements?
A) Parietal lobe
B) Frontal lobe
C) Occipital lobe
D) Temporal lobe
- 16. Which brain structure plays a crucial role in the regulation of hormones?
A) Pituitary gland
B) Brainstem
C) Hypothalamus
D) Thalamus
- 17. What is the term for the brain's ability to produce new neurons?
A) Synaptogenesis
B) Neuroplasticity
C) Neurogenesis
D) Myelination
- 18. Which part of the brain is involved in regulating movement and balance?
A) Cerebellum
B) Parietal lobe
C) Hippocampus
D) Frontal lobe
- 19. What is the part of the brain responsible for interpreting tactile sensations?
A) Prefrontal cortex
B) Visual cortex
C) Somatosensory cortex
D) Auditory cortex
- 20. Which hemisphere of the brain is typically associated with language processing in most people?
A) Right hemisphere
B) Frontal lobe
C) Occipital lobe
D) Left hemisphere
- 21. What are the tiny gaps between neurons where chemical communication occurs called?
A) Synapses
B) Neurotransmitters
C) Dendrites
D) Axons
- 22. Which part of the brain is often referred to as the 'reward center'?
A) Nucleus accumbens
B) Medulla oblongata
C) Corpus callosum
D) Thalamus
- 23. What type of cells support, nourish, and protect neurons in the brain?
A) Glial cells
B) Synapses
C) Axons
D) Neurotransmitters
- 24. Which part of the brain controls involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Hypothalamus
D) Brainstem
- 25. What is the name of the condition in which the brain can interpret letters and words mirrored or upside down?
A) Aphasia
B) Apraxia
C) Dementia
D) Dyslexia
- 26. What is the medical term for a 'brain freeze' triggered by consuming cold foods or drinks?
A) Migraine
B) Trigeminal neuralgia
C) Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia
D) Cluster headache
- 27. What is the term for the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
A) Neocortex
B) Cerebellar cortex
C) Basal ganglia
D) Meninges
- 28. In terms of structure and function, the brainstem is most closely associated with which other part of the brain?
A) Thalamus
B) Spinal cord
C) Hypothalamus
D) Cerebral cortex
- 29. What part of the brain is associated with the sense of smell and olfactory processing?
A) Parietal lobe
B) Auditory cortex
C) Olfactory bulb
D) Language center
- 30. What is the term for the process by which the brain filters out unnecessary stimuli to focus on relevant information?
A) Parallel processing
B) Habituation
C) Selective attention
D) Sensitization
- 31. How many lobes does the human brain have?
A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 2
- 32. In what stage of sleep do vivid dreams most commonly occur?
A) Light sleep
B) REM sleep
C) NREM sleep
D) Deep sleep
- 33. What is the term for a brief disruption in brain function due to a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity?
A) Migraine
B) Stroke
C) Concussion
D) Seizure
- 34. Which brain imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain?
A) CT scan
B) PET scan
C) EEG (Electroencephalogram)
D) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- 35. What is the term for difficulty with speaking or understanding language due to brain injury or disease?
A) Aphasia
B) Agnosia
C) Dysarthria
D) Apraxia
- 36. Which hormone, produced by the pineal gland, regulates sleep-wake cycles?
A) Insulin
B) Oxytocin
C) Adrenaline
D) Melatonin
- 37. Which sense is processed in the temporal lobe of the brain?
A) Touch
B) Taste
C) Hearing
D) Sight
- 38. What term is used to describe the phenomenon when one side of the brain controls the opposite side of the body?
A) Contralateral control
B) Bilateral coordination
C) Unilateral dominance
D) Ipsilateral connectivity
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