Exploring the mysteries of the brain
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What kind of cells are used to produce new neurons in neurogenesis?
A. Stem cells
B. Oligodendrocytes
C. Neural stem cells and progenitor cells
D. Astrocytes
What happens to the newly generated neurons in our developing brains?
A. They migrate to different parts of the developing brain
B. They become specialized cells
C. They become inactive
D. They die
What kind of small molecules can be administered to the brain to make neural stem cells and progenitor cells produce more neurons in certain areas?
A. Proteins
B. Hormones
C. Enzymes
D. Proteins and other small molecules
Which of the following are essential fatty acids that have been linked to preventing degenerative brain conditions?
A. Omega 3 and 6
B. Trans and saturated fats
C. Starch and sugar
D. Iron, copper, zinc, and sodium
What is the primary signal of nutrient deficiency?
A. A change in mental function
B. A lack of proteins and amino acids
C. A decrease in blood sugar
D. A decrease in micronutrients
Which of the following are precursors to neurotransmitters that affect things like mood, sleep, attentiveness, and weight?
A. Omega 3 and 6
B. Trans and saturated fats
C. Amino acids
D. Iron, copper, zinc, and sodium
Read carefully and match the sentence with the correct word.
A high glycemic food, like white bread, causes a _________ release of glucose into the blood
Neurogenesis
Trace amounts of the minerals iron, copper, zinc, and sodium are also fundamental to __________.
Rapid
_________ are the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons, affecting things like mood, sleep, attentiveness, and weight.
Neurotransmitters
The three regions where neurogenesis has been discovered are the dentate gyrus, the subventricular zone and the _______.
Striatum
Neural stem cells and progenitor cells are the two types of dedicated brain cells that are responsible for ______.
Cognitive development
Scientists are currently experimenting to determine whether ________ donor cells can divide, differentiate and successfully give rise to new neurons in a damaged brain.
Transplanted
Scientists know the exact role of neurogenesis in each region
TRUE or FALSE
Neurogenesis has been discovered in the olfactory bulb.
Long-term consumption of other fats, like trans and saturated fats, do not have any effect on brain health.
Eating omega-rich foods, like nuts, seeds, and fatty fish, is not beneficial for the maintenance of cell membranes.
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