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When we think we’re in danger, circuits in our brains trigger a fear response. Put your knowledge of that fear neurochemistry to the test with this quiz.
What do you know about the science of fear?
01
Which part of the brain kicks off the fear response after it receives external stimuli?
Amygdala
Prefrontal cortex
Hippocampus
Thalamus
Hippocampus and hypothalamus
Hypothalamus and thalamus
Hippocampus and prefrontal cortex
Hypothalamus and prefrontal cortex
02
Which two regions of the brain provide contextual information to interpret perceived threats?
Periaqueductal gray
Hypothalamus
03
Which region of the brain triggers jumping or freezing when we get scared?
GABA
Noradrenaline
Glutamate
Serotonin
04
Which neurotransmitter has a key role in forming fear memories?
Adrenaline
Cortisol
05
The release of which hormone is considered the main reason why some people enjoy being scared?
Decreased heart rate
Increased blood sugar
Decreased blood pressure
Increased reaction time
06
Which of the following is a consequence of the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream?
Aldosterone
07
Which of the hormones released by the adrenal glands during the fear response is also known as the stress hormone?
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1. Which part of the brain kicks off the fear response after it receives external stimuli?
2. Which two regions of the brain provide contextual information to interpret perceived threats?
3. Which region of the brain triggers jumping or freezing when we get scared?
4. Which neurotransmitter has a key role in forming fear memories?
5. The release of which hormone is considered the main reason why some people enjoy being scared?
6. Which of the following is a consequence of the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream?
7. Which of the hormones released by the adrenal glands during the fear response is also known as the stress hormone?
