BIO-BASIS (AI GENERATED) Flashcards
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
Neuron
True or False: The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for processing visual information.
Occipital lobe
What part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Dendrites
What is the function of myelin sheath?
To insulate axons and increase the speed of neural impulses.
Multiple choice: Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation? A) Dopamine B) Serotonin C) Acetylcholine D) GABA
B) Serotonin
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
To regulate homeostasis and control the endocrine system.
True or False: The limbic system is associated with emotions and memory.
True
What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain balance.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is involved in forming new memories.
Hippocampus
What is the function of the corpus callosum?
To connect the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Multiple choice: Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-order thinking? A) Brainstem B) Cerebral cortex C) Cerebellum D) Thalamus
B) Cerebral cortex
What neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
True or False: The peripheral nervous system is divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
True
What is the primary role of the autonomic nervous system?
To control involuntary bodily functions.
Fill in the blank: The _____ nervous system prepares the body for ‘fight or flight’ responses.
Sympathetic
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
To conserve energy and promote ‘rest and digest’ activities.
Multiple choice: Which structure is known as the ‘gateway to the cortex’? A) Hippocampus B) Thalamus C) Amygdala D) Cerebellum
B) Thalamus
What is the role of glial cells?
To support and protect neurons.
True or False: Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt.
True
Fill in the blank: _____ is a neurotransmitter that inhibits neural activity.
GABA
What is the function of the amygdala?
To process emotions, particularly fear.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the frontal lobe? A) Decision making B) Problem solving C) Visual processing D) Motor control
C) Visual processing
What is the primary role of the temporal lobe?
To process auditory information and language.
True or False: The brainstem controls basic life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ lobe is primarily responsible for sensory perception.
Parietal
What is the role of the basal ganglia?
To regulate voluntary motor movements and procedural learning.
Multiple choice: Which neurotransmitter is involved in muscle contraction? A) Norepinephrine B) Serotonin C) Acetylcholine D) Glutamate
C) Acetylcholine
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
To regulate bodily functions through hormones.
True or False: Hormones are released directly into the bloodstream.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ gland is known as the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system.
Pituitary
What is the function of the adrenal glands?
To produce hormones related to stress response.
Multiple choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response? A) Cortisol B) Insulin C) Adrenaline D) Estrogen
C) Adrenaline
What is the role of oxytocin?
To facilitate social bonding and reproductive behaviors.
True or False: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals across synapses.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a protective membrane surrounding the brain.
Meninges
What is the function of the spinal cord?
To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Multiple choice: Which type of neuron carries signals away from the central nervous system? A) Afferent B) Efferent C) Interneuron D) Glial
B) Efferent
What is the primary role of sensory neurons?
To transmit sensory information to the central nervous system.
True or False: The thalamus is involved in regulating sleep and wakefulness.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is involved in emotional memory and fear responses.
Amygdala
What is the function of the ventral tegmental area?
To regulate motivation and reward.
Multiple choice: Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for language comprehension? A) Broca’s area B) Wernicke’s area C) Motor cortex D) Visual cortex
B) Wernicke’s area
What is the role of the frontal lobe in personality?
To influence decision-making, social behavior, and personality traits.
True or False: The left hemisphere of the brain is typically associated with logical reasoning.
True
