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Neuroscience (simple junior secondary) Quiz on The human brain - basic introduction to learning and neuroplasticity, created by Gwyneth Cooper on 11/07/2018.

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The human brain - basic introduction to learning and neuroplasticity

Question 1 of 10

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The human brain is made of special cells, called neurons, connected together in pathways or networks

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Brain cells, or neurons, receive signals through their dendrites and pass them on through their axons

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Babies are born with most of their brain structure and lots of connections in place

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Humans build pathways in their brains as a result of experiences and actions, and all pathways are equally strong

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Serve and return interactions, between a baby and adults around them, are an important way for brains to grow

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Stress is always good for the brain

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Our behavioural habits - things like avoiding people if we think they're angry, or being shy around new people, for example - are based on random chance and genetics.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Babies who have trusting relationships with the people in their lives, and get to have lots of good experiences like talking and playing, grow better networks

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Once you're an adult, your brain is stuck like that forever

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Our brains just keep adding new pathways over time as we learn new things

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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