Aerobic Exercise and Mental Health Quiz Test your knowledge about the impact of aerobic exercise on mental health with this quiz! michelle published on November 08, 20231 response 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Which neurotransmitters are commonly increased through aerobic exercise? Serotonin and endorphins Dopamine and melatonin Norepinephrine and GABA Acetylcholine and glutamate 2/10 What mental health condition can be effectively alleviated through regular aerobic exercise? Depression Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Anxiety disorder 3/10 How does aerobic exercise positively affect sleep patterns? Promotes deeper and more restorative sleep Shortens total sleep duration Increases REM sleep proportion Induces lucid dreaming 4/10 What is one psychological benefit of aerobic exercise? Improved self-esteem Decreased cognitive function Increased impulsivity Worsened social skills 5/10 What brain structure can experience positive growth due to aerobic exercise? Hippocampus Meditation Amygdala Cerebellum 6/10 How does exercise benefit overall cognitive function and brain health? Increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain Reduces neural plasticity Impairs memory consolidation Decreases neurotrophic factors 7/10 What is the recommended duration of aerobic exercise per week for optimal mental health benefits? 150 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 240 minutes 8/10 How does exercise help in stress reduction? Promotes the release of endorphins Increases cortisol levels Induces panic attacks Reduces heart rate variability 9/10 What is the mechanism behind exercise improving mood and reducing anxiety? Regulation of neurotransmitters and stress hormones Decreased blood flow to the brain Promotion of negative thinking patterns Inhibition of neurogenesis 10/10 What is an additional benefit of group aerobic exercise for mental health? Enhanced social interaction and support Increased self-isolation Higher risk of injuries Slower progress in fitness goals
