Lesson 0: Introduction to Neuroscience

Question 1

Define:

Neuroscience (2)

Answer 1

The study of the brain and the nervous system

Explores the biological basis of thought, motion, and sensation

Question 2

What are the subfields of neuroscience? (5)

Answer 2

Molecular and Cellular
Behavioural
Cognitive
Clinical
Computational

Question 3

Neuroscience relies on interdisciplinary analysis from: (5)

Answer 3

Anatomy
Physiology
Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology
Evolutional Biology

Question 4

What does cellular and molecular neuroscience study?

Answer 4

How molecules of the nervous system work together to give rise to special properties of neurons

Question 5

What does systems neuroscience study?

Answer 5

The structure and function of neural circuits

Question 6

What does behavioural neuroscience study?

Answer 6

Studies how neural circuits work together to produce integrated behaviours

Question 7

What does cognitive neuroscience study?

Answer 7

Explores the neural mechanisms of higher functions such as language and consciousness

Question 8

What does computational neuroscience study?

Answer 8

Using computational tools to model the nervous system

Question 9

Define:

Neuromarketing

Answer 9

The application of neuroscience to design more effective advertisements and products

Question 10

Define:

Neuroethics

Answer 10

The evaluation of neurotechnology, medical practices in neuroscience, and other areas to ensure approaches are ethically-sourced

Question 11

How do we present the findings of neuroscience research? (4)

Answer 11

Academic Journals
Peer Review
Primary Research Articles
Literature Reviews

Question 12

Define:

Academic Journal

Answer 12

Collections of scholarly articles in which academics detail their research

Question 13

What are examples of scholarly articles? (2)

Answer 13

Primary research

Reviews

Question 14

Define:

Peer Review

Answer 14

A process by which academics review the professional work of others in the same field

Question 15

What can a peer review do? (3)

Answer 15

Allows scientists to verify accuracy and significance of articles
Gives individuals the opportunity to join an academic conversation and share their work for others to build upon
Ensures quality of work is up to par and advances the field to which it contributes

Question 16

Define:

Primary Research Articles

Answer 16

Articles where scientists present results of a number of experiments to discuss an advancement in understanding of a topic/concept in the field

Question 17

What do research articles contain? (6)

Answer 17

Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

Question 18

Define:

Literature Reviews

Answer 18

A systematic reading of papers related to a specific topic

Question 19

What are the purposes/importance of literature reviews? (3)

Answer 19

Summarize recent advancements in a given field
Draw connections between seemingly unrelated ideas
Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for future inquiry

Question 20

What are possible careers in neuroscience? (4)

Answer 20

Academia
Public Health
Neuroscience and Law
Biotechnology

Question 21

Define:

Neurologist

Answer 21

A physician who deals with diagnosing and treating neurological diseases

Question 22

Define:

Neurosurgeon

Answer 22

A surgeon who specializes in the brain and/or spine

Question 23

Define:

Psychiatrist

Answer 23

A physician who deals with diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders through the use of medication

Question 24

Define:

Neuropathologist

Answer 24

A physician who identifies diseases through tissue analysis

Question 25

What is a tissue analysis called?

Answer 25

Biopsy

Question 26

Is neuroscience interdisciplinary?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

Neuroscience is interdisciplinary, what does it have implications in? (4)

Answer 27

Economics/marketing
Humanities
Medicine
Industry