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What is your name? *

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Consisting of two cerebral hemispheres, this is the largest part of the brain: *

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Cerebrum

Hippocampus

Frontal lobe

Cerebellum

The cerebral cortex, or outer surface of the brain, is divided into four lobes. These lobes are identified as: *

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Frontal, brain stem, occipital, and cerebellum

Frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal

Medial, dorsal, anterior, posterior

Left hemisphere, right hemisphere, frontal lobe, temporal lobe

The Limbic system is the part of the brain responsible for basic emotions and drives. *

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True

False

Which of the following is NOT part of a neuron (brain cell)? *

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Dendrite

Axon

Nucleus

Dendritic tree

They are all part of a neuron

Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators are the brain chemicals that transmit messages between neurons. *

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True

False

Impairment or abnormalities in the production of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators has been found to play a role in many mental disorders, including depression and Schizophrenia. *

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True

False

Which brain scanning technology measures blood flow in the brain, helping scientists detect areas of activity? *

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CT scans (computed tomography)

EEGs (electroencephalogram)

fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging)

What is brain plasticity? *

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The brain, as an organ, consists of some of the same ingredients that make up plastic

The ability of a child's brain to grow and change only until the age of 10

The ability of the brain to change at any age

Cognitive decline in the brain as people age

Posit Science's Four Pillars of Brain Health are: *

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Socialization, good nutrition, stress management, and physical exercise

Physical exercise, mental exercise, good nutrition, and stress management

Good nutrition, adequate sleep, socialization, and physical exercise

Physical exercise, mental exercise, good nutrition, and socialization

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