Neuroscience Quiz Test your knowledge of the fascinating field of neuroscience with this quiz! ghostman published on December 18, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 Which of the following is the basic functional unit of the nervous system? Neuron Neutrophil Nephron Neutrino 2/11 What is the chemical messenger that allows communication between neurons? Neurotransmitter Endorphin Antibody Protein 3/11 Which part of the brain controls higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making? Prefrontal cortex Cerebellum Hippocampus Amygdala 4/11 What is the term for the junction where two neurons meet? Synapse Epinephrine Thalamus Cortex 5/11 Which of the following is responsible for coordinating movement and balance? Cerebellum Frontal lobe Occipital lobe Temporal lobe 6/11 Which of the following is the largest part of the human brain? Cerebrum Thalamus Pons Medulla oblongata 7/11 What is the process by which neurons are coated with myelin sheath for faster transmission of electrical impulses? Myelination Mitosis Oxidation Respiration 8/11 Which part of the brain is involved in emotions, especially fear and aggression? Amygdala Parietal lobe Broca's area Cortex 9/11 What is the study of the relationship between the brain, behavior, and mental processes called? Neuropsychology Pharmacology Genetics Microbiology 10/11 Which part of the brain is responsible for long-term memory storage? Hippocampus Temporal lobe Pons Cerebellum 11/11 What is the process through which neurons communicate by sending electrical signals called? Action potential Metabolism Transposition Ingestion
