D574 (HLTH 4360) Neuropsychology FA Review 2025 (Qns & Ans)

D574 HLTH 4360

Neuropsychology

FA Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Multiple Choice
Question : Which brain structure is primarily responsible for
regulating emotions such as fear and aggression?
a) Hippocampus
b) Cerebellum
c) Amygdala
d) Thalamus


ANS : c) Amygdala
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, Rationale : The amygdala plays a key role in processing
emotions, particularly fear and aggression, and is part of the
limbic system.


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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : The __________ is the brain's main relay station for
sensory information, excluding olfaction.
ANS : Thalamus
Rationale : The thalamus processes and relays sensory signals
to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex, except for the sense
of smell.


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3. True/False
Question : Broca’s area is located in the right hemisphere of the
brain and is responsible for speech production.
ANS : False
Rationale : Broca’s area is typically located in the left
hemisphere (in right-handed individuals) and is associated with
speech production, not the right hemisphere.

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4. Multiple Response
Question : Which of the following neurotransmitters are
categorized as excitatory?
a) Glutamate
b) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
c) Acetylcholine
d) Dopamine


ANSs : a) Glutamate, c) Acetylcholine
Rationale : Glutamate and acetylcholine are excitatory
neurotransmitters, while GABA is inhibitory and dopamine can
have both excitatory and inhibitory effects depending on the
receptor.


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5. Multiple Choice
Question : Damage to the occipital lobe may result in which of
the following conditions?
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