Which Is an Accurate Description of the Hindbrain

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is an accurate description of the hindbrain?

• A) It is responsible for complex thinking and planning.
• B) It is responsible for regulating many basic life functions such as heart rate and digestion.
• C) It is only found in humans, not animals.
• D) It is responsible for communication between hemispheres.
• E) It is the last portion of the brain to fully develop.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Recreational Drugs

Substances taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons, often with the potential for addiction or legal issues.

GABA Neurons

GABA neurons are nerve cells that produce gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in inhibiting or reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons, playing a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and forming myelin.