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	01 Which of the following isn't found in the brain? Wernickle's area Amygdala Olfactory bulb Bowman's Capsule 02 What is the average weight of a human brain? 0.9 kg 1.4 kg 2 kg 5 kg 03 Under normal circumstances which of the following substances does not pass from the blood into the brain cells Proteins Water Glucose Caffeine 04 Brain waves are measured by which diagnostic test EEG ECG EMG EMI 05 What part of the brain is responsible for learning and memory? Medulla Hippocampus Cerebellum Hypothalamus 06 LTP is a possible cellular mechanism for the basis of learning and memory storage, what does it stand for? Long-term potentiation Low threshold plexus Long tetanus power Learning tone perception 07 Degeneration of which of the following pathways in the brain is thought to lead to Parkinson’s disease? Nigrostriatal pathway Mesocorticolimbic pathway Tuberoinfundibular pathway Norepinephrine pathway 08 A fully functioning brain is thought to generate how much power? 1 Watt 5 Watts 10 Watts 50 Watts 09 Brain waves are a measure of the brain's electrical activity. Which type of waves are generated when someone is engaged in mental activities? Alpha waves Beta waves Theta waves Delta waves 10 In early pregnancy what is the rate of neuron growth in the foetus? 20 neurons per day 1 neuron per hour 10 neurons per minute 250,000 neurons per minute Back to Quizzes & Competitions