Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
(University of Toronto Scarborough PSYB55) - 2023
Lecture 2: Fundamentals of The Neurons and Neurotransmission/CNS
Part 1: Multiple Choice
What are the primary functions of glial cells in the nervous system?
a. Sensory processing and motor control
b. Memory formation and cognitive function
c. Supporting neurons and communication
d. Pain perception and temperature regulation
Ans: c
Which type of glial cells are responsible for insulating neurons in the central nervous system?
a. Astrocytes
b. Oligodendrocytes
c. Schwann cells
d. Microglia
Ans: b
In the peripheral nervous system, what is the role of Schwann cells?
a. Insulating neurons
b. Gathering dead neurons
c. Supporting sensory functions
d. Enhancing motor control
Ans: a
Which type of neuron is responsible for capturing environmental information through specialized
receptors like photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and chemoreceptors?
a. Sensory neurons
b. Motor neurons
c. Interneurons
d. Astrocytes
Ans: a
Which type of neuron is responsible for capturing environmental information through specialized
receptors like photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and chemoreceptors?
a. Sensory neurons
b. Motor neurons
c. Interneurons
, d. Astrocytes
Ans: a
The degradation of myelin sheaths is associated with which neurological disorder?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
c. Parkinson's disease
d. Schizophrenia
Ans: b
Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by rapidly progressing upper and
lower motor neuron disease and typically results in death?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
c. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
d. Parkinson's disease
Ans: c
The site of dopamine production includes the:
a. Locus coeruleus
b. Raphe nucleus
c. Substantia nigra
d. Basal forebrain
Ans: c
Dysfunctional levels of dopamine are associated with which condition?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Mood disorders
c. Parkinson's disease
d. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Ans: c
The "Substantia nigra" plays a crucial role in the regulation of:
a. Voluntary movement
b. Memory and mental flexibility
c. Reward/reinforcement learning
d. Mood and emotion
Ans: a, c
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with sensory processing, attention, and learning
and short-term memory?
(University of Toronto Scarborough PSYB55) - 2023
Lecture 2: Fundamentals of The Neurons and Neurotransmission/CNS
Part 1: Multiple Choice
What are the primary functions of glial cells in the nervous system?
a. Sensory processing and motor control
b. Memory formation and cognitive function
c. Supporting neurons and communication
d. Pain perception and temperature regulation
Ans: c
Which type of glial cells are responsible for insulating neurons in the central nervous system?
a. Astrocytes
b. Oligodendrocytes
c. Schwann cells
d. Microglia
Ans: b
In the peripheral nervous system, what is the role of Schwann cells?
a. Insulating neurons
b. Gathering dead neurons
c. Supporting sensory functions
d. Enhancing motor control
Ans: a
Which type of neuron is responsible for capturing environmental information through specialized
receptors like photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and chemoreceptors?
a. Sensory neurons
b. Motor neurons
c. Interneurons
d. Astrocytes
Ans: a
Which type of neuron is responsible for capturing environmental information through specialized
receptors like photoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and chemoreceptors?
a. Sensory neurons
b. Motor neurons
c. Interneurons
, d. Astrocytes
Ans: a
The degradation of myelin sheaths is associated with which neurological disorder?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
c. Parkinson's disease
d. Schizophrenia
Ans: b
Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by rapidly progressing upper and
lower motor neuron disease and typically results in death?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
c. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
d. Parkinson's disease
Ans: c
The site of dopamine production includes the:
a. Locus coeruleus
b. Raphe nucleus
c. Substantia nigra
d. Basal forebrain
Ans: c
Dysfunctional levels of dopamine are associated with which condition?
a. Alzheimer's disease
b. Mood disorders
c. Parkinson's disease
d. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Ans: c
The "Substantia nigra" plays a crucial role in the regulation of:
a. Voluntary movement
b. Memory and mental flexibility
c. Reward/reinforcement learning
d. Mood and emotion
Ans: a, c
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with sensory processing, attention, and learning
and short-term memory?
