Exercise and the Brain

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What is your name? *

What is not true of cortisol? *

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It is a stress hormone

Short term release of cortisol is associated with cognitive improvements

Long term release of cortisol is associated with cognitive improvements

Cortisol released during exercise has positive benefits

What is NOT true of euphoriants? *

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They may remain in your system for days

They temporarily improve your mood

They may block pain

They are released through continuous exercise

What is NOT true of neuroplasticity (as it relates to exercise)? *

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The greatest improvements are seen in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus

Neuroplasticity is improved with release of specific proteins

Exercise can make the axons in the white matter more efficient

Changes in the brain can be seen after one exercise session

What is NOT true of the neurotrophic factor IGF-1? *

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It helps with cognition and neurogenesis

It is decreased with exercise

When it is blocked, exercise can no longer create new neurons

There is a positive relationship with the amount released with exercise intensity and duration

Which of the following is associated with aerobic exercise? *

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Less anxiety

Increased neuron growth

Less depression

Less addiction tendencies

Improved scores on intelligence and memory tests

All of the above

What is NOT true of resistance training and the brain? *

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It is not particularly effective in decreasing anxiety

It is especially effective in chronic fatigue

Changes made with strength training in the brain can be due to new cells created

Memory was improved with strength training

Do you engage in a regular exercise program? Do you prefer aerobic training, strength training, or both? *

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