Question 1

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for self-awareness and decision-making?

Accepted Answer

prefrontal cortex

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amygdala

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cerebellum

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hippocampus

Question 2

Which phenomenon allows people to walk while still asleep?

Accepted Answer

sleepwalking

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insomnia

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sleep talking

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night terrors

Question 3

What does the thalamus do in the brain?

Accepted Answer

acts as a communication hub

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stores memories

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controls voluntary movements

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regulates emotions

Question 4

What happens to brain activity under general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

it dramatically reduces

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it increases in speed

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it remains the same

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it becomes more dynamic

Question 5

In split-brain patients, what structure is severed to prevent seizure spread?

Accepted Answer

corpus callosum

Answer

thalamus

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brainstem

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cerebral cortex

Question 6

What is the insula's role when someone feels guilt?

Accepted Answer

detects gut feelings

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processes visual information

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regulates breathing

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controls balance

Question 7

What did the case of Phineas Gage reveal about the brain?

Accepted Answer

emotions are linked to specific brain areas

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motor skills are independent of the brain

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memory is stored in the thalamus

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language is controlled by the cerebellum

Question 8

How do the two hemispheres of the brain interact in a healthy brain?

Accepted Answer

through the corpus callosum

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only when asleep

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by sending electrical signals

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independently without interaction

Question 9

What does the brain’s activity look like when a person is fully conscious?

Accepted Answer

diverse and dynamic

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chaotic and random

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dull and passive

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monotonous and slow

Question 10

What can enhance creativity according to neuroscience?

Accepted Answer

letting go of conscious control

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eliminating distractions

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strict planning

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increased self-monitoring

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