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Exercise and the Brain
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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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