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