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gem-squad_v2-train-14100
56f8cee09e9bad19000a0555
Brain
Most of the enlargement of the primate brain comes from a massive expansion of the cerebral cortex, especially the prefrontal cortex and the parts of the cortex involved in vision. The visual processing network of primates includes at least 30 distinguishable brain areas, with a complex web of interconnections. It has ...
The prefrontal cortex is the largest in what animals?
The prefrontal cortex is the largest in what animals?
[ "The prefrontal cortex is the largest in what animals?" ]
{ "text": [ "primates" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14101
56f8d2919b226e1400dd108b
Brain
For vertebrates, the early stages of neural development are similar across all species. As the embryo transforms from a round blob of cells into a wormlike structure, a narrow strip of ectoderm running along the midline of the back is induced to become the neural plate, the precursor of the nervous system. The neural p...
The precursor of the nervous system is called what in vertebrates?
The precursor of the nervous system is called what in vertebrates?
[ "The precursor of the nervous system is called what in vertebrates?" ]
{ "text": [ "the neural plate" ], "answer_start": [ 253 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14102
56f8d2919b226e1400dd108c
Brain
For vertebrates, the early stages of neural development are similar across all species. As the embryo transforms from a round blob of cells into a wormlike structure, a narrow strip of ectoderm running along the midline of the back is induced to become the neural plate, the precursor of the nervous system. The neural p...
The neural groove is a hollow cord of cells with what in the center?
The neural groove is a hollow cord of cells with what in the center?
[ "The neural groove is a hollow cord of cells with what in the center?" ]
{ "text": [ "fluid-filled ventricle" ], "answer_start": [ 468 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14103
56f8d2919b226e1400dd108d
Brain
For vertebrates, the early stages of neural development are similar across all species. As the embryo transforms from a round blob of cells into a wormlike structure, a narrow strip of ectoderm running along the midline of the back is induced to become the neural plate, the precursor of the nervous system. The neural p...
The forebrain splits during development into vesicles called what?
The forebrain splits during development into vesicles called what?
[ "The forebrain splits during development into vesicles called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "telencephalon (which will contain the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, and related structures) and the diencephalon" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14104
56f8d2919b226e1400dd108e
Brain
For vertebrates, the early stages of neural development are similar across all species. As the embryo transforms from a round blob of cells into a wormlike structure, a narrow strip of ectoderm running along the midline of the back is induced to become the neural plate, the precursor of the nervous system. The neural p...
The vesicle that contains the cerebral cortex is which one?
The vesicle that contains the cerebral cortex is which one?
[ "The vesicle that contains the cerebral cortex is which one?" ]
{ "text": [ "telencephalon" ], "answer_start": [ 713 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14105
56f8d2919b226e1400dd108f
Brain
For vertebrates, the early stages of neural development are similar across all species. As the embryo transforms from a round blob of cells into a wormlike structure, a narrow strip of ectoderm running along the midline of the back is induced to become the neural plate, the precursor of the nervous system. The neural p...
The thalamus and hypothalamus are contained in which vesicle?
The thalamus and hypothalamus are contained in which vesicle?
[ "The thalamus and hypothalamus are contained in which vesicle?" ]
{ "text": [ "the diencephalon" ], "answer_start": [ 811 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14106
56f8d30f9e9bad19000a05a4
Brain
Once a neuron is in place, it extends dendrites and an axon into the area around it. Axons, because they commonly extend a great distance from the cell body and need to reach specific targets, grow in a particularly complex way. The tip of a growing axon consists of a blob of protoplasm called a growth cone, studded wi...
A growth cone of an axon is made up of a blob of what?
A growth cone of an axon is made up of a blob of what?
[ "A growth cone of an axon is made up of a blob of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "protoplasm" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14107
56f8d30f9e9bad19000a05a5
Brain
Once a neuron is in place, it extends dendrites and an axon into the area around it. Axons, because they commonly extend a great distance from the cell body and need to reach specific targets, grow in a particularly complex way. The tip of a growing axon consists of a blob of protoplasm called a growth cone, studded wi...
What two structures does a neuron extend when it is in place during development?
What two structures does a neuron extend when it is in place during development?
[ "What two structures does a neuron extend when it is in place during development?" ]
{ "text": [ "dendrites and an axon" ], "answer_start": [ 38 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14108
56f8db919b226e1400dd1104
Brain
In humans and many other mammals, new neurons are created mainly before birth, and the infant brain contains substantially more neurons than the adult brain. There are, however, a few areas where new neurons continue to be generated throughout life. The two areas for which adult neurogenesis is well established are the...
The infant brain contains more of what type of cells in the brain than the adult brain?
The infant brain contains more of what type of cells in the brain than the adult brain?
[ "The infant brain contains more of what type of cells in the brain than the adult brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "neurons" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14109
56f8db919b226e1400dd1105
Brain
In humans and many other mammals, new neurons are created mainly before birth, and the infant brain contains substantially more neurons than the adult brain. There are, however, a few areas where new neurons continue to be generated throughout life. The two areas for which adult neurogenesis is well established are the...
The olfactory bulb is related to what sense?
The olfactory bulb is related to what sense?
[ "The olfactory bulb is related to what sense?" ]
{ "text": [ "sense of smell" ], "answer_start": [ 362 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14110
56f8db919b226e1400dd1106
Brain
In humans and many other mammals, new neurons are created mainly before birth, and the infant brain contains substantially more neurons than the adult brain. There are, however, a few areas where new neurons continue to be generated throughout life. The two areas for which adult neurogenesis is well established are the...
What area of the hippocampus plays a role in storing new memories?
What area of the hippocampus plays a role in storing new memories?
[ "What area of the hippocampus plays a role in storing new memories?" ]
{ "text": [ "dentate gyrus of the hippocampus" ], "answer_start": [ 386 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14111
56f8db919b226e1400dd1107
Brain
In humans and many other mammals, new neurons are created mainly before birth, and the infant brain contains substantially more neurons than the adult brain. There are, however, a few areas where new neurons continue to be generated throughout life. The two areas for which adult neurogenesis is well established are the...
Which type of cells in the brain are generated throughout your lifetime?
Which type of cells in the brain are generated throughout your lifetime?
[ "Which type of cells in the brain are generated throughout your lifetime?" ]
{ "text": [ "Glial cells" ], "answer_start": [ 636 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14112
56f8db919b226e1400dd1108
Brain
In humans and many other mammals, new neurons are created mainly before birth, and the infant brain contains substantially more neurons than the adult brain. There are, however, a few areas where new neurons continue to be generated throughout life. The two areas for which adult neurogenesis is well established are the...
Neurogenesis is the process of what?
Neurogenesis is the process of what?
[ "Neurogenesis is the process of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "neurons continue to be generated throughout life" ], "answer_start": [ 200 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14113
56f8dc869b226e1400dd1122
Brain
The functions of the brain depend on the ability of neurons to transmit electrochemical signals to other cells, and their ability to respond appropriately to electrochemical signals received from other cells. The electrical properties of neurons are controlled by a wide variety of biochemical and metabolic processes, m...
The electrical properties of neurons are controlled by what?
The electrical properties of neurons are controlled by what?
[ "The electrical properties of neurons are controlled by what?" ]
{ "text": [ "neurotransmitters and receptors that take place at synapses" ], "answer_start": [ 357 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14114
56f8dc869b226e1400dd1123
Brain
The functions of the brain depend on the ability of neurons to transmit electrochemical signals to other cells, and their ability to respond appropriately to electrochemical signals received from other cells. The electrical properties of neurons are controlled by a wide variety of biochemical and metabolic processes, m...
What type of signals do neurons transfer from one another?
What type of signals do neurons transfer from one another?
[ "What type of signals do neurons transfer from one another?" ]
{ "text": [ "electrochemical" ], "answer_start": [ 72 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14115
56f96f189e9bad19000a0901
Brain
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are released at synapses when an action potential activates them—neurotransmitters attach themselves to receptor molecules on the membrane of the synapse's target cell, and thereby alter the electrical or chemical properties of the receptor molecules. With few exceptions, each neuro...
Chemicals called neurotransmitters are released at what part of the brain?
Chemicals called neurotransmitters are released at what part of the brain?
[ "Chemicals called neurotransmitters are released at what part of the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "synapses" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14116
56f96f189e9bad19000a0902
Brain
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are released at synapses when an action potential activates them—neurotransmitters attach themselves to receptor molecules on the membrane of the synapse's target cell, and thereby alter the electrical or chemical properties of the receptor molecules. With few exceptions, each neuro...
What do neurotransmitters attach to?
What do neurotransmitters attach to?
[ "What do neurotransmitters attach to?" ]
{ "text": [ "receptor molecules on the membrane of the synapse's target cell" ], "answer_start": [ 141 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14117
56f96f189e9bad19000a0903
Brain
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are released at synapses when an action potential activates them—neurotransmitters attach themselves to receptor molecules on the membrane of the synapse's target cell, and thereby alter the electrical or chemical properties of the receptor molecules. With few exceptions, each neuro...
Neurons that release the same chemicals are following what rule?
Neurons that release the same chemicals are following what rule?
[ "Neurons that release the same chemicals are following what rule?" ]
{ "text": [ "Dale's principle" ], "answer_start": [ 500 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14118
56f96fee9b226e1400dd1454
Brain
The two neurotransmitters that are used most widely in the vertebrate brain are glutamate, which almost always exerts excitatory effects on target neurons, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is almost always inhibitory. Neurons using these transmitters can be found in nearly every part of the brain. Because of t...
GABA is the abbreviation for what?
GABA is the abbreviation for what?
[ "GABA is the abbreviation for what?" ]
{ "text": [ "gamma-aminobutyric acid" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14119
56f96fee9b226e1400dd1455
Brain
The two neurotransmitters that are used most widely in the vertebrate brain are glutamate, which almost always exerts excitatory effects on target neurons, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is almost always inhibitory. Neurons using these transmitters can be found in nearly every part of the brain. Because of t...
Which of two neurotransmitters is usually inhibitory?
Which of two neurotransmitters is usually inhibitory?
[ "Which of two neurotransmitters is usually inhibitory?" ]
{ "text": [ "gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14120
56f96fee9b226e1400dd1456
Brain
The two neurotransmitters that are used most widely in the vertebrate brain are glutamate, which almost always exerts excitatory effects on target neurons, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is almost always inhibitory. Neurons using these transmitters can be found in nearly every part of the brain. Because of t...
The neurostransmitter that usually excites targets is called what?
The neurostransmitter that usually excites targets is called what?
[ "The neurostransmitter that usually excites targets is called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "glutamate," ], "answer_start": [ 80 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14121
56f96fee9b226e1400dd1457
Brain
The two neurotransmitters that are used most widely in the vertebrate brain are glutamate, which almost always exerts excitatory effects on target neurons, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is almost always inhibitory. Neurons using these transmitters can be found in nearly every part of the brain. Because of t...
Tranquilizers affect which of the two common neurotransmitters?
Tranquilizers affect which of the two common neurotransmitters?
[ "Tranquilizers affect which of the two common neurotransmitters?" ]
{ "text": [ "gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14122
56f9725b9e9bad19000a092b
Brain
There are dozens of other chemical neurotransmitters that are used in more limited areas of the brain, often areas dedicated to a particular function. Serotonin, for example—the primary target of antidepressant drugs and many dietary aids—comes exclusively from a small brainstem area called the Raphe nuclei. Norepineph...
Serotonin comes from what part of the brain?
Serotonin comes from what part of the brain?
[ "Serotonin comes from what part of the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "Raphe nuclei" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14123
56f9725b9e9bad19000a092c
Brain
There are dozens of other chemical neurotransmitters that are used in more limited areas of the brain, often areas dedicated to a particular function. Serotonin, for example—the primary target of antidepressant drugs and many dietary aids—comes exclusively from a small brainstem area called the Raphe nuclei. Norepineph...
Antidepressants typically affect what chemical of the brain?
Antidepressants typically affect what chemical of the brain?
[ "Antidepressants typically affect what chemical of the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "Serotonin" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14124
56f9725b9e9bad19000a092d
Brain
There are dozens of other chemical neurotransmitters that are used in more limited areas of the brain, often areas dedicated to a particular function. Serotonin, for example—the primary target of antidepressant drugs and many dietary aids—comes exclusively from a small brainstem area called the Raphe nuclei. Norepineph...
Which chemical of the brain is involved with arousal?
Which chemical of the brain is involved with arousal?
[ "Which chemical of the brain is involved with arousal?" ]
{ "text": [ "Norepinephrine" ], "answer_start": [ 310 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14125
56f9725b9e9bad19000a092e
Brain
There are dozens of other chemical neurotransmitters that are used in more limited areas of the brain, often areas dedicated to a particular function. Serotonin, for example—the primary target of antidepressant drugs and many dietary aids—comes exclusively from a small brainstem area called the Raphe nuclei. Norepineph...
Norepinephrine comes from an area of the brain known as what?
Norepinephrine comes from an area of the brain known as what?
[ "Norepinephrine comes from an area of the brain known as what?" ]
{ "text": [ "locus coeruleus" ], "answer_start": [ 410 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14126
56f973599e9bad19000a0933
Brain
As a side effect of the electrochemical processes used by neurons for signaling, brain tissue generates electric fields when it is active. When large numbers of neurons show synchronized activity, the electric fields that they generate can be large enough to detect outside the skull, using electroencephalography (EEG) ...
An EEG of the brain stands for what?
An EEG of the brain stands for what?
[ "An EEG of the brain stands for what?" ]
{ "text": [ "electroencephalography" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14127
56f973599e9bad19000a0934
Brain
As a side effect of the electrochemical processes used by neurons for signaling, brain tissue generates electric fields when it is active. When large numbers of neurons show synchronized activity, the electric fields that they generate can be large enough to detect outside the skull, using electroencephalography (EEG) ...
MEG of the brain is an abbreviation of what?
MEG of the brain is an abbreviation of what?
[ "MEG of the brain is an abbreviation of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "magnetoencephalography" ], "answer_start": [ 323 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14128
56f973599e9bad19000a0935
Brain
As a side effect of the electrochemical processes used by neurons for signaling, brain tissue generates electric fields when it is active. When large numbers of neurons show synchronized activity, the electric fields that they generate can be large enough to detect outside the skull, using electroencephalography (EEG) ...
What type of test is used to tell that a brain is active even during sleep?
What type of test is used to tell that a brain is active even during sleep?
[ "What type of test is used to tell that a brain is active even during sleep?" ]
{ "text": [ "EEG" ], "answer_start": [ 353 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14129
56f973599e9bad19000a0936
Brain
As a side effect of the electrochemical processes used by neurons for signaling, brain tissue generates electric fields when it is active. When large numbers of neurons show synchronized activity, the electric fields that they generate can be large enough to detect outside the skull, using electroencephalography (EEG) ...
What type of brain waves are seen in mammals during sleep?
What type of brain waves are seen in mammals during sleep?
[ "What type of brain waves are seen in mammals during sleep?" ]
{ "text": [ "large slow delta waves" ], "answer_start": [ 714 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14130
56f973599e9bad19000a0937
Brain
As a side effect of the electrochemical processes used by neurons for signaling, brain tissue generates electric fields when it is active. When large numbers of neurons show synchronized activity, the electric fields that they generate can be large enough to detect outside the skull, using electroencephalography (EEG) ...
What type of brain waves are sen when a creature is awake, but inattentive?
What type of brain waves are sen when a creature is awake, but inattentive?
[ "What type of brain waves are sen when a creature is awake, but inattentive?" ]
{ "text": [ "faster alpha waves" ], "answer_start": [ 751 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14131
56f9738c9e9bad19000a093d
Brain
All vertebrates have a blood–brain barrier that allows metabolism inside the brain to operate differently from metabolism in other parts of the body. Glial cells play a major role in brain metabolism by controlling the chemical composition of the fluid that surrounds neurons, including levels of ions and nutrients.
What type of cells have a huge role in brain metabolism?
What type of cells have a huge role in brain metabolism?
[ "What type of cells have a huge role in brain metabolism?" ]
{ "text": [ "Glial cells" ], "answer_start": [ 150 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14132
56f9738c9e9bad19000a093e
Brain
All vertebrates have a blood–brain barrier that allows metabolism inside the brain to operate differently from metabolism in other parts of the body. Glial cells play a major role in brain metabolism by controlling the chemical composition of the fluid that surrounds neurons, including levels of ions and nutrients.
Glial cells control what inside the brain?
Glial cells control what inside the brain?
[ "Glial cells control what inside the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "chemical composition of the fluid that surrounds neurons" ], "answer_start": [ 219 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14133
56f974f69e9bad19000a0941
Brain
Brain tissue consumes a large amount of energy in proportion to its volume, so large brains place severe metabolic demands on animals. The need to limit body weight in order, for example, to fly, has apparently led to selection for a reduction of brain size in some species, such as bats. Most of the brain's energy cons...
Where does the brain usually get most of its energy from inside the body?
Where does the brain usually get most of its energy from inside the body?
[ "Where does the brain usually get most of its energy from inside the body?" ]
{ "text": [ "glucose (i.e., blood sugar" ], "answer_start": [ 893 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14134
56f974f69e9bad19000a0942
Brain
Brain tissue consumes a large amount of energy in proportion to its volume, so large brains place severe metabolic demands on animals. The need to limit body weight in order, for example, to fly, has apparently led to selection for a reduction of brain size in some species, such as bats. Most of the brain's energy cons...
The energy used for metabolism of the brain in humans is what percentage?
The energy used for metabolism of the brain in humans is what percentage?
[ "The energy used for metabolism of the brain in humans is what percentage?" ]
{ "text": [ "20–25%" ], "answer_start": [ 559 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14135
56f974f69e9bad19000a0943
Brain
Brain tissue consumes a large amount of energy in proportion to its volume, so large brains place severe metabolic demands on animals. The need to limit body weight in order, for example, to fly, has apparently led to selection for a reduction of brain size in some species, such as bats. Most of the brain's energy cons...
Other sources than glucose that provide energy to the brain are what?
Other sources than glucose that provide energy to the brain are what?
[ "Other sources than glucose that provide energy to the brain are what?" ]
{ "text": [ "ketones" ], "answer_start": [ 926 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14136
56f974f69e9bad19000a0944
Brain
Brain tissue consumes a large amount of energy in proportion to its volume, so large brains place severe metabolic demands on animals. The need to limit body weight in order, for example, to fly, has apparently led to selection for a reduction of brain size in some species, such as bats. Most of the brain's energy cons...
Most vertebrates usually devote how much metabolism to the brain?
Most vertebrates usually devote how much metabolism to the brain?
[ "Most vertebrates usually devote how much metabolism to the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "2% and 8%" ], "answer_start": [ 441 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14137
56f975539b226e1400dd146e
Brain
From an evolutionary-biological perspective, the function of the brain is to provide coherent control over the actions of an animal. A centralized brain allows groups of muscles to be co-activated in complex patterns; it also allows stimuli impinging on one part of the body to evoke responses in other parts, and it can...
The function of the brain from an evolutionary-biological thought is what?
The function of the brain from an evolutionary-biological thought is what?
[ "The function of the brain from an evolutionary-biological thought is what?" ]
{ "text": [ "provide coherent control over the actions of an animal" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14138
56f976429b226e1400dd1470
Brain
The invention of electronic computers in the 1940s, along with the development of mathematical information theory, led to a realization that brains can potentially be understood as information processing systems. This concept formed the basis of the field of cybernetics, and eventually gave rise to the field now known ...
Computers were invented in what decade in history?
Computers were invented in what decade in history?
[ "Computers were invented in what decade in history?" ]
{ "text": [ "1940s" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14139
56f976429b226e1400dd1471
Brain
The invention of electronic computers in the 1940s, along with the development of mathematical information theory, led to a realization that brains can potentially be understood as information processing systems. This concept formed the basis of the field of cybernetics, and eventually gave rise to the field now known ...
Neuroscience spawned from what field of science in history?
Neuroscience spawned from what field of science in history?
[ "Neuroscience spawned from what field of science in history?" ]
{ "text": [ "cybernetics" ], "answer_start": [ 259 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14140
56f976429b226e1400dd1472
Brain
The invention of electronic computers in the 1940s, along with the development of mathematical information theory, led to a realization that brains can potentially be understood as information processing systems. This concept formed the basis of the field of cybernetics, and eventually gave rise to the field now known ...
Who wrote the book, The Computer and the Brain?
Who wrote the book, The Computer and the Brain?
[ "Who wrote the book, The Computer and the Brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "John von Neumann's" ], "answer_start": [ 504 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14141
56f976429b226e1400dd1473
Brain
The invention of electronic computers in the 1940s, along with the development of mathematical information theory, led to a realization that brains can potentially be understood as information processing systems. This concept formed the basis of the field of cybernetics, and eventually gave rise to the field now known ...
When was John von Neumann's book, The Computer and the Brain published?
When was John von Neumann's book, The Computer and the Brain published?
[ "When was John von Neumann's book, The Computer and the Brain published?" ]
{ "text": [ "1958" ], "answer_start": [ 523 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14142
56f978649e9bad19000a0987
Brain
The essence of the information processing approach is to try to understand brain function in terms of information flow and implementation of algorithms. One of the most influential early contributions was a 1959 paper titled What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain: the paper examined the visual responses of neurons ...
The scientific paper, What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain was released in what year?
The scientific paper, What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain was released in what year?
[ "The scientific paper, What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain was released in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1959" ], "answer_start": [ 207 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14143
56f978649e9bad19000a0988
Brain
The essence of the information processing approach is to try to understand brain function in terms of information flow and implementation of algorithms. One of the most influential early contributions was a 1959 paper titled What the frog's eye tells the frog's brain: the paper examined the visual responses of neurons ...
Who won a Nobel Prize for the discovery that cells in the visual cortex of monkeys become active when sharp edges move?
Who won a Nobel Prize for the discovery that cells in the visual cortex of monkeys become active when sharp edges move?
[ "Who won a Nobel Prize for the discovery that cells in the visual cortex of monkeys become active when sharp edges move?" ]
{ "text": [ "David Hubel and Torsten Wiesel" ], "answer_start": [ 547 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14144
56f97e319b226e1400dd14c3
Brain
Furthermore, even single neurons appear to be complex and capable of performing computations. So, brain models that don't reflect this are arguably too abstractive to be representative of brain operation; models that do try to capture this are very computationally expensive and arguably intractable with present computa...
What is the project called that is trying to build a realistic, detailed computer model of the human brain?
What is the project called that is trying to build a realistic, detailed computer model of the human brain?
[ "What is the project called that is trying to build a realistic, detailed computer model of the human brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Human Brain Project" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14145
56f97eb89e9bad19000a09c3
Brain
One of the primary functions of a brain is to extract biologically relevant information from sensory inputs. The human brain is provided with information about light, sound, the chemical composition of the atmosphere, temperature, head orientation, limb position, the chemical composition of the bloodstream, and more. I...
What type of animal has a sense that adapted into sonar?
What type of animal has a sense that adapted into sonar?
[ "What type of animal has a sense that adapted into sonar?" ]
{ "text": [ "bats" ], "answer_start": [ 604 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14146
56f97eb89e9bad19000a09c4
Brain
One of the primary functions of a brain is to extract biologically relevant information from sensory inputs. The human brain is provided with information about light, sound, the chemical composition of the atmosphere, temperature, head orientation, limb position, the chemical composition of the bloodstream, and more. I...
What type of animal uses infrared heat to sense?
What type of animal uses infrared heat to sense?
[ "What type of animal uses infrared heat to sense?" ]
{ "text": [ "snakes" ], "answer_start": [ 405 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14147
56f97eb89e9bad19000a09c5
Brain
One of the primary functions of a brain is to extract biologically relevant information from sensory inputs. The human brain is provided with information about light, sound, the chemical composition of the atmosphere, temperature, head orientation, limb position, the chemical composition of the bloodstream, and more. I...
The group of animals that can detect magnetic fields is what?
The group of animals that can detect magnetic fields is what?
[ "The group of animals that can detect magnetic fields is what?" ]
{ "text": [ "birds" ], "answer_start": [ 446 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14148
56f97eb89e9bad19000a09c6
Brain
One of the primary functions of a brain is to extract biologically relevant information from sensory inputs. The human brain is provided with information about light, sound, the chemical composition of the atmosphere, temperature, head orientation, limb position, the chemical composition of the bloodstream, and more. I...
The group of creatures that can sense electric fields is what?
The group of creatures that can sense electric fields is what?
[ "The group of creatures that can sense electric fields is what?" ]
{ "text": [ "fish" ], "answer_start": [ 498 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14149
56f97f299b226e1400dd14c5
Brain
Each sensory system begins with specialized receptor cells, such as light-receptive neurons in the retina of the eye, vibration-sensitive neurons in the cochlea of the ear, or pressure-sensitive neurons in the skin. The axons of sensory receptor cells travel into the spinal cord or brain, where they transmit their sign...
Light-receptive neurons are located in what part of the eye?
Light-receptive neurons are located in what part of the eye?
[ "Light-receptive neurons are located in what part of the eye?" ]
{ "text": [ "retina" ], "answer_start": [ 99 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14150
56f97f299b226e1400dd14c6
Brain
Each sensory system begins with specialized receptor cells, such as light-receptive neurons in the retina of the eye, vibration-sensitive neurons in the cochlea of the ear, or pressure-sensitive neurons in the skin. The axons of sensory receptor cells travel into the spinal cord or brain, where they transmit their sign...
Vibration-sensitive neurons are found in what part of the ear?
Vibration-sensitive neurons are found in what part of the ear?
[ "Vibration-sensitive neurons are found in what part of the ear?" ]
{ "text": [ "cochlea" ], "answer_start": [ 153 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14151
56f97f299b226e1400dd14c7
Brain
Each sensory system begins with specialized receptor cells, such as light-receptive neurons in the retina of the eye, vibration-sensitive neurons in the cochlea of the ear, or pressure-sensitive neurons in the skin. The axons of sensory receptor cells travel into the spinal cord or brain, where they transmit their sign...
Signals are sent from the thalamus to what part of the brain?
Signals are sent from the thalamus to what part of the brain?
[ "Signals are sent from the thalamus to what part of the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "cerebral cortex" ], "answer_start": [ 594 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14152
56f97f669e9bad19000a09d5
Brain
Motor systems are areas of the brain that are directly or indirectly involved in producing body movements, that is, in activating muscles. Except for the muscles that control the eye, which are driven by nuclei in the midbrain, all the voluntary muscles in the body are directly innervated by motor neurons in the spinal...
What part of the body is controlled by nuclei in the midbrain?
What part of the body is controlled by nuclei in the midbrain?
[ "What part of the body is controlled by nuclei in the midbrain?" ]
{ "text": [ "the eye," ], "answer_start": [ 175 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14153
56f97f669e9bad19000a09d6
Brain
Motor systems are areas of the brain that are directly or indirectly involved in producing body movements, that is, in activating muscles. Except for the muscles that control the eye, which are driven by nuclei in the midbrain, all the voluntary muscles in the body are directly innervated by motor neurons in the spinal...
All the muscles controlled by motor neurons in the body are controlled by what?
All the muscles controlled by motor neurons in the body are controlled by what?
[ "All the muscles controlled by motor neurons in the body are controlled by what?" ]
{ "text": [ "spinal cord and hindbrain" ], "answer_start": [ 314 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14154
56f9808b9e9bad19000a09e3
Brain
The brain contains several motor areas that project directly to the spinal cord. At the lowest level are motor areas in the medulla and pons, which control stereotyped movements such as walking, breathing, or swallowing. At a higher level are areas in the midbrain, such as the red nucleus, which is responsible for coor...
Which motor areas of the brain control breathing and swallowing?
Which motor areas of the brain control breathing and swallowing?
[ "Which motor areas of the brain control breathing and swallowing?" ]
{ "text": [ "the medulla and pons," ], "answer_start": [ 120 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14155
56f9808b9e9bad19000a09e4
Brain
The brain contains several motor areas that project directly to the spinal cord. At the lowest level are motor areas in the medulla and pons, which control stereotyped movements such as walking, breathing, or swallowing. At a higher level are areas in the midbrain, such as the red nucleus, which is responsible for coor...
At the lowest level of the brain and spinal cord, are what areas?
At the lowest level of the brain and spinal cord, are what areas?
[ "At the lowest level of the brain and spinal cord, are what areas?" ]
{ "text": [ "the medulla and pons" ], "answer_start": [ 120 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14156
56f9808b9e9bad19000a09e5
Brain
The brain contains several motor areas that project directly to the spinal cord. At the lowest level are motor areas in the medulla and pons, which control stereotyped movements such as walking, breathing, or swallowing. At a higher level are areas in the midbrain, such as the red nucleus, which is responsible for coor...
The red nucleus controls what part(s) of the body?
The red nucleus controls what part(s) of the body?
[ "The red nucleus controls what part(s) of the body?" ]
{ "text": [ "coordinating movements of the arms and legs" ], "answer_start": [ 316 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14157
56f9808b9e9bad19000a09e6
Brain
The brain contains several motor areas that project directly to the spinal cord. At the lowest level are motor areas in the medulla and pons, which control stereotyped movements such as walking, breathing, or swallowing. At a higher level are areas in the midbrain, such as the red nucleus, which is responsible for coor...
A strip of tissue found at the edge of the frontal lobe is called what?
A strip of tissue found at the edge of the frontal lobe is called what?
[ "A strip of tissue found at the edge of the frontal lobe is called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "primary motor cortex" ], "answer_start": [ 390 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14158
56f9808b9e9bad19000a09e7
Brain
The brain contains several motor areas that project directly to the spinal cord. At the lowest level are motor areas in the medulla and pons, which control stereotyped movements such as walking, breathing, or swallowing. At a higher level are areas in the midbrain, such as the red nucleus, which is responsible for coor...
The primary motor cortex sends signals to the spinal cord through what?
The primary motor cortex sends signals to the spinal cord through what?
[ "The primary motor cortex sends signals to the spinal cord through what?" ]
{ "text": [ "pyramidal tract." ], "answer_start": [ 633 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14159
56f981a79b226e1400dd14d5
Brain
In addition to all of the above, the brain and spinal cord contain extensive circuitry to control the autonomic nervous system, which works by secreting hormones and by modulating the "smooth" muscles of the gut. The autonomic nervous system affects heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, uri...
The brain and spinal cord work together to control what system of the body?
The brain and spinal cord work together to control what system of the body?
[ "The brain and spinal cord work together to control what system of the body?" ]
{ "text": [ "autonomic nervous system" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14160
56f981a79b226e1400dd14d6
Brain
In addition to all of the above, the brain and spinal cord contain extensive circuitry to control the autonomic nervous system, which works by secreting hormones and by modulating the "smooth" muscles of the gut. The autonomic nervous system affects heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, uri...
What system in the body controls heart rate?
What system in the body controls heart rate?
[ "What system in the body controls heart rate?" ]
{ "text": [ "autonomic nervous system" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14161
56f981a79b226e1400dd14d7
Brain
In addition to all of the above, the brain and spinal cord contain extensive circuitry to control the autonomic nervous system, which works by secreting hormones and by modulating the "smooth" muscles of the gut. The autonomic nervous system affects heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, uri...
What system in the body controls salivation?
What system in the body controls salivation?
[ "What system in the body controls salivation?" ]
{ "text": [ "autonomic nervous system" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14162
56f981a79b226e1400dd14d8
Brain
In addition to all of the above, the brain and spinal cord contain extensive circuitry to control the autonomic nervous system, which works by secreting hormones and by modulating the "smooth" muscles of the gut. The autonomic nervous system affects heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, uri...
Most of the processes of the autonomic nervous system are called what?
Most of the processes of the autonomic nervous system are called what?
[ "Most of the processes of the autonomic nervous system are called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "not under direct voluntary control" ], "answer_start": [ 403 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14163
56f981a79b226e1400dd14d9
Brain
In addition to all of the above, the brain and spinal cord contain extensive circuitry to control the autonomic nervous system, which works by secreting hormones and by modulating the "smooth" muscles of the gut. The autonomic nervous system affects heart rate, digestion, respiration rate, salivation, perspiration, uri...
Which system in the body controls urination?
Which system in the body controls urination?
[ "Which system in the body controls urination?" ]
{ "text": [ "The autonomic nervous system" ], "answer_start": [ 213 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14164
56f984649b226e1400dd14f2
Brain
A key component of the arousal system is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a tiny part of the hypothalamus located directly above the point at which the optic nerves from the two eyes cross. The SCN contains the body's central biological clock. Neurons there show activity levels that rise and fall with a period of abo...
The SCN of the nervous system is an abbreviation for what?
The SCN of the nervous system is an abbreviation for what?
[ "The SCN of the nervous system is an abbreviation for what?" ]
{ "text": [ "suprachiasmatic nucleus" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14165
56f984649b226e1400dd14f3
Brain
A key component of the arousal system is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a tiny part of the hypothalamus located directly above the point at which the optic nerves from the two eyes cross. The SCN contains the body's central biological clock. Neurons there show activity levels that rise and fall with a period of abo...
The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a small part of what part of the brain?
The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a small part of what part of the brain?
[ "The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a small part of what part of the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "the hypothalamus" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14166
56f984649b226e1400dd14f4
Brain
A key component of the arousal system is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a tiny part of the hypothalamus located directly above the point at which the optic nerves from the two eyes cross. The SCN contains the body's central biological clock. Neurons there show activity levels that rise and fall with a period of abo...
Which part of the arousal system controls the body's biological clock?
Which part of the arousal system controls the body's biological clock?
[ "Which part of the arousal system controls the body's biological clock?" ]
{ "text": [ "the suprachiasmatic nucleus" ], "answer_start": [ 41 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14167
56f984649b226e1400dd14f5
Brain
A key component of the arousal system is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a tiny part of the hypothalamus located directly above the point at which the optic nerves from the two eyes cross. The SCN contains the body's central biological clock. Neurons there show activity levels that rise and fall with a period of abo...
The RHT is an abbreviation for what?
The RHT is an abbreviation for what?
[ "The RHT is an abbreviation for what?" ]
{ "text": [ "retinohypothalamic tract" ], "answer_start": [ 636 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14168
56f984649b226e1400dd14f6
Brain
A key component of the arousal system is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a tiny part of the hypothalamus located directly above the point at which the optic nerves from the two eyes cross. The SCN contains the body's central biological clock. Neurons there show activity levels that rise and fall with a period of abo...
THE SCN receives information from the optic nerves through what?
THE SCN receives information from the optic nerves through what?
[ "THE SCN receives information from the optic nerves through what?" ]
{ "text": [ "the retinohypothalamic tract (RHT" ], "answer_start": [ 632 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14169
56f984f59e9bad19000a0a0b
Brain
The SCN projects to a set of areas in the hypothalamus, brainstem, and midbrain that are involved in implementing sleep-wake cycles. An important component of the system is the reticular formation, a group of neuron-clusters scattered diffusely through the core of the lower brain. Reticular neurons send signals to the ...
A group of neuron-clusters scattered in the core of the lower brain is called what?
A group of neuron-clusters scattered in the core of the lower brain is called what?
[ "A group of neuron-clusters scattered in the core of the lower brain is called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "the reticular formation" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14170
56f984f59e9bad19000a0a0c
Brain
The SCN projects to a set of areas in the hypothalamus, brainstem, and midbrain that are involved in implementing sleep-wake cycles. An important component of the system is the reticular formation, a group of neuron-clusters scattered diffusely through the core of the lower brain. Reticular neurons send signals to the ...
Reticular neurons transfer signals to what part of the brain?
Reticular neurons transfer signals to what part of the brain?
[ "Reticular neurons transfer signals to what part of the brain?" ]
{ "text": [ "the thalamus" ], "answer_start": [ 316 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14171
56f984f59e9bad19000a0a0d
Brain
The SCN projects to a set of areas in the hypothalamus, brainstem, and midbrain that are involved in implementing sleep-wake cycles. An important component of the system is the reticular formation, a group of neuron-clusters scattered diffusely through the core of the lower brain. Reticular neurons send signals to the ...
Damage to the reticular formation can cause what?
Damage to the reticular formation can cause what?
[ "Damage to the reticular formation can cause what?" ]
{ "text": [ "state of coma" ], "answer_start": [ 472 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14172
56f984f59e9bad19000a0a0e
Brain
The SCN projects to a set of areas in the hypothalamus, brainstem, and midbrain that are involved in implementing sleep-wake cycles. An important component of the system is the reticular formation, a group of neuron-clusters scattered diffusely through the core of the lower brain. Reticular neurons send signals to the ...
The SCN transfers signals to a set of areas that implement what?
The SCN transfers signals to a set of areas that implement what?
[ "The SCN transfers signals to a set of areas that implement what?" ]
{ "text": [ "sleep-wake cycles." ], "answer_start": [ 114 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14173
56f9859b9e9bad19000a0a1d
Brain
Sleep involves great changes in brain activity. Until the 1950s it was generally believed that the brain essentially shuts off during sleep, but this is now known to be far from true; activity continues, but patterns become very different. There are two types of sleep: REM sleep (with dreaming) and NREM (non-REM, usual...
There are two types of sleep called what?
There are two types of sleep called what?
[ "There are two types of sleep called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "REM sleep (with dreaming) and NREM" ], "answer_start": [ 270 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14174
56f9859b9e9bad19000a0a1e
Brain
Sleep involves great changes in brain activity. Until the 1950s it was generally believed that the brain essentially shuts off during sleep, but this is now known to be far from true; activity continues, but patterns become very different. There are two types of sleep: REM sleep (with dreaming) and NREM (non-REM, usual...
What type of sleep involves dreaming?
What type of sleep involves dreaming?
[ "What type of sleep involves dreaming?" ]
{ "text": [ "REM sleep" ], "answer_start": [ 270 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14175
56f9859b9e9bad19000a0a1f
Brain
Sleep involves great changes in brain activity. Until the 1950s it was generally believed that the brain essentially shuts off during sleep, but this is now known to be far from true; activity continues, but patterns become very different. There are two types of sleep: REM sleep (with dreaming) and NREM (non-REM, usual...
The three types of brain activity that can be measured are what?
The three types of brain activity that can be measured are what?
[ "The three types of brain activity that can be measured are what?" ]
{ "text": [ "REM, light NREM and deep NREM" ], "answer_start": [ 489 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14176
56f9859b9e9bad19000a0a20
Brain
Sleep involves great changes in brain activity. Until the 1950s it was generally believed that the brain essentially shuts off during sleep, but this is now known to be far from true; activity continues, but patterns become very different. There are two types of sleep: REM sleep (with dreaming) and NREM (non-REM, usual...
Slow wave sleep is also known as what?
Slow wave sleep is also known as what?
[ "Slow wave sleep is also known as what?" ]
{ "text": [ "deep NREM sleep" ], "answer_start": [ 527 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14177
56f9859b9e9bad19000a0a21
Brain
Sleep involves great changes in brain activity. Until the 1950s it was generally believed that the brain essentially shuts off during sleep, but this is now known to be far from true; activity continues, but patterns become very different. There are two types of sleep: REM sleep (with dreaming) and NREM (non-REM, usual...
During what stage of sleep do serotonin and norepinephrine levels drop?
During what stage of sleep do serotonin and norepinephrine levels drop?
[ "During what stage of sleep do serotonin and norepinephrine levels drop?" ]
{ "text": [ "slow wave sleep" ], "answer_start": [ 773 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14178
56f986479e9bad19000a0a27
Brain
For any animal, survival requires maintaining a variety of parameters of bodily state within a limited range of variation: these include temperature, water content, salt concentration in the bloodstream, blood glucose levels, blood oxygen level, and others. The ability of an animal to regulate the internal environment ...
Homeostasis is defined as what?
Homeostasis is defined as what?
[ "Homeostasis is defined as what?" ]
{ "text": [ "The ability of an animal to regulate the internal environment of its body" ], "answer_start": [ 258 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14179
56f986479e9bad19000a0a28
Brain
For any animal, survival requires maintaining a variety of parameters of bodily state within a limited range of variation: these include temperature, water content, salt concentration in the bloodstream, blood glucose levels, blood oxygen level, and others. The ability of an animal to regulate the internal environment ...
Homeostasis is Greek for what phrase?
Homeostasis is Greek for what phrase?
[ "Homeostasis is Greek for what phrase?" ]
{ "text": [ "\"standing still\"" ], "answer_start": [ 441 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14180
56f986479e9bad19000a0a29
Brain
For any animal, survival requires maintaining a variety of parameters of bodily state within a limited range of variation: these include temperature, water content, salt concentration in the bloodstream, blood glucose levels, blood oxygen level, and others. The ability of an animal to regulate the internal environment ...
The milieu interieur term was used by what physiologist?
The milieu interieur term was used by what physiologist?
[ "The milieu interieur term was used by what physiologist?" ]
{ "text": [ "Claude Bernard" ], "answer_start": [ 381 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14181
56f986479e9bad19000a0a2a
Brain
For any animal, survival requires maintaining a variety of parameters of bodily state within a limited range of variation: these include temperature, water content, salt concentration in the bloodstream, blood glucose levels, blood oxygen level, and others. The ability of an animal to regulate the internal environment ...
Homeostasis is like what household tool?
Homeostasis is like what household tool?
[ "Homeostasis is like what household tool?" ]
{ "text": [ "a thermostat." ], "answer_start": [ 856 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14182
56f986ed9b226e1400dd1510
Brain
In vertebrates, the part of the brain that plays the greatest role is the hypothalamus, a small region at the base of the forebrain whose size does not reflect its complexity or the importance of its function. The hypothalamus is a collection of small nuclei, most of which are involved in basic biological functions. So...
The hypothalamus is located at the base of what?
The hypothalamus is located at the base of what?
[ "The hypothalamus is located at the base of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "the forebrain" ], "answer_start": [ 118 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14183
56f986ed9b226e1400dd1511
Brain
In vertebrates, the part of the brain that plays the greatest role is the hypothalamus, a small region at the base of the forebrain whose size does not reflect its complexity or the importance of its function. The hypothalamus is a collection of small nuclei, most of which are involved in basic biological functions. So...
In vertebrates, the most important part of the brain is what?
In vertebrates, the most important part of the brain is what?
[ "In vertebrates, the most important part of the brain is what?" ]
{ "text": [ "the hypothalamus," ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14184
56f986ed9b226e1400dd1512
Brain
In vertebrates, the part of the brain that plays the greatest role is the hypothalamus, a small region at the base of the forebrain whose size does not reflect its complexity or the importance of its function. The hypothalamus is a collection of small nuclei, most of which are involved in basic biological functions. So...
A collection of small nuclei at the base of the forebrain is called what?
A collection of small nuclei at the base of the forebrain is called what?
[ "A collection of small nuclei at the base of the forebrain is called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "the hypothalamus," ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14185
56f986ed9b226e1400dd1513
Brain
In vertebrates, the part of the brain that plays the greatest role is the hypothalamus, a small region at the base of the forebrain whose size does not reflect its complexity or the importance of its function. The hypothalamus is a collection of small nuclei, most of which are involved in basic biological functions. So...
The gland directly underneath the hypothalamus is which gland?
The gland directly underneath the hypothalamus is which gland?
[ "The gland directly underneath the hypothalamus is which gland?" ]
{ "text": [ "the pituitary gland" ], "answer_start": [ 830 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14186
56f986ed9b226e1400dd1514
Brain
In vertebrates, the part of the brain that plays the greatest role is the hypothalamus, a small region at the base of the forebrain whose size does not reflect its complexity or the importance of its function. The hypothalamus is a collection of small nuclei, most of which are involved in basic biological functions. So...
The pituitary gland sends hormones through what in the body?
The pituitary gland sends hormones through what in the body?
[ "The pituitary gland sends hormones through what in the body?" ]
{ "text": [ "the bloodstream" ], "answer_start": [ 967 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14187
56f987c59b226e1400dd1524
Brain
Most organisms studied to date utilize a reward–punishment mechanism: for instance, worms and insects can alter their behavior to seek food sources or to avoid dangers. In vertebrates, the reward-punishment system is implemented by a specific set of brain structures, at the heart of which lie the basal ganglia, a set o...
A set of interconnected areas at the base of the forebrain is called what?
A set of interconnected areas at the base of the forebrain is called what?
[ "A set of interconnected areas at the base of the forebrain is called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "basal ganglia" ], "answer_start": [ 298 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14188
56f987c59b226e1400dd1525
Brain
Most organisms studied to date utilize a reward–punishment mechanism: for instance, worms and insects can alter their behavior to seek food sources or to avoid dangers. In vertebrates, the reward-punishment system is implemented by a specific set of brain structures, at the heart of which lie the basal ganglia, a set o...
The basal ganglia is thought to be the central location at which what are made?
The basal ganglia is thought to be the central location at which what are made?
[ "The basal ganglia is thought to be the central location at which what are made?" ]
{ "text": [ "decisions" ], "answer_start": [ 456 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14189
56f987c59b226e1400dd1526
Brain
Most organisms studied to date utilize a reward–punishment mechanism: for instance, worms and insects can alter their behavior to seek food sources or to avoid dangers. In vertebrates, the reward-punishment system is implemented by a specific set of brain structures, at the heart of which lie the basal ganglia, a set o...
Which neurotransmitter plays a large role in drug abuse?
Which neurotransmitter plays a large role in drug abuse?
[ "Which neurotransmitter plays a large role in drug abuse?" ]
{ "text": [ "dopamine" ], "answer_start": [ 1041 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14190
56f987c59b226e1400dd1527
Brain
Most organisms studied to date utilize a reward–punishment mechanism: for instance, worms and insects can alter their behavior to seek food sources or to avoid dangers. In vertebrates, the reward-punishment system is implemented by a specific set of brain structures, at the heart of which lie the basal ganglia, a set o...
Which of the two systems, reward or punishment is better understood?
Which of the two systems, reward or punishment is better understood?
[ "Which of the two systems, reward or punishment is better understood?" ]
{ "text": [ "The reward mechanism" ], "answer_start": [ 846 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14191
56f9888b9e9bad19000a0a4d
Brain
Almost all animals are capable of modifying their behavior as a result of experience—even the most primitive types of worms. Because behavior is driven by brain activity, changes in behavior must somehow correspond to changes inside the brain. Theorists dating back to Santiago Ramón y Cajal argued that the most plausib...
In what year did Tim Bliss and Terje Lomo publish a paper about long-term potentiation?
In what year did Tim Bliss and Terje Lomo publish a paper about long-term potentiation?
[ "In what year did Tim Bliss and Terje Lomo publish a paper about long-term potentiation?" ]
{ "text": [ "1971" ], "answer_start": [ 538 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14192
56f9888b9e9bad19000a0a4e
Brain
Almost all animals are capable of modifying their behavior as a result of experience—even the most primitive types of worms. Because behavior is driven by brain activity, changes in behavior must somehow correspond to changes inside the brain. Theorists dating back to Santiago Ramón y Cajal argued that the most plausib...
BDNF is an abbreviation for what term?
BDNF is an abbreviation for what term?
[ "BDNF is an abbreviation for what term?" ]
{ "text": [ "Brain-derived neurotrophic factor" ], "answer_start": [ 1097 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14193
56f9888b9e9bad19000a0a4f
Brain
Almost all animals are capable of modifying their behavior as a result of experience—even the most primitive types of worms. Because behavior is driven by brain activity, changes in behavior must somehow correspond to changes inside the brain. Theorists dating back to Santiago Ramón y Cajal argued that the most plausib...
Learning and memory expressed as changes in the synaptic connections was first theorized by whom?
Learning and memory expressed as changes in the synaptic connections was first theorized by whom?
[ "Learning and memory expressed as changes in the synaptic connections was first theorized by whom?" ]
{ "text": [ "Santiago Ramón y Cajal" ], "answer_start": [ 269 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14194
56f989259e9bad19000a0a53
Brain
The field of neuroscience encompasses all approaches that seek to understand the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Psychology seeks to understand mind and behavior, and neurology is the medical discipline that diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system. The brain is also the most important organ studie...
What field of science studies the brain and the central nervous system?
What field of science studies the brain and the central nervous system?
[ "What field of science studies the brain and the central nervous system?" ]
{ "text": [ "neuroscience" ], "answer_start": [ 13 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14195
56f989259e9bad19000a0a54
Brain
The field of neuroscience encompasses all approaches that seek to understand the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Psychology seeks to understand mind and behavior, and neurology is the medical discipline that diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system. The brain is also the most important organ studie...
What scientific field tries to understand the mind and behavior?
What scientific field tries to understand the mind and behavior?
[ "What scientific field tries to understand the mind and behavior?" ]
{ "text": [ "Psychology" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14196
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Brain
The field of neuroscience encompasses all approaches that seek to understand the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Psychology seeks to understand mind and behavior, and neurology is the medical discipline that diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system. The brain is also the most important organ studie...
What field of science strives to diagnose and treat diseases of the nervous system?
What field of science strives to diagnose and treat diseases of the nervous system?
[ "What field of science strives to diagnose and treat diseases of the nervous system?" ]
{ "text": [ "neurology" ], "answer_start": [ 177 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14197
56f989259e9bad19000a0a56
Brain
The field of neuroscience encompasses all approaches that seek to understand the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Psychology seeks to understand mind and behavior, and neurology is the medical discipline that diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system. The brain is also the most important organ studie...
Psychiatry is the branch of science that does what?
Psychiatry is the branch of science that does what?
[ "Psychiatry is the branch of science that does what?" ]
{ "text": [ "study, prevent, and treat mental disorders" ], "answer_start": [ 374 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14198
56f989259e9bad19000a0a57
Brain
The field of neuroscience encompasses all approaches that seek to understand the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Psychology seeks to understand mind and behavior, and neurology is the medical discipline that diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system. The brain is also the most important organ studie...
Cognitive science seeks to join what two branches of science with other fields?
Cognitive science seeks to join what two branches of science with other fields?
[ "Cognitive science seeks to join what two branches of science with other fields?" ]
{ "text": [ "neuroscience and psychology" ], "answer_start": [ 451 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-14199
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Brain
The oldest method of studying the brain is anatomical, and until the middle of the 20th century, much of the progress in neuroscience came from the development of better cell stains and better microscopes. Neuroanatomists study the large-scale structure of the brain as well as the microscopic structure of neurons and t...
The oldest known method of studying the brain is what?
The oldest known method of studying the brain is what?
[ "The oldest known method of studying the brain is what?" ]
{ "text": [ "anatomical," ], "answer_start": [ 43 ] }