Regular aerobic exercise has been found to increase neurogenesis in:
A) the amygdala
B) the cerebellum
C) the prefrontal cortex
D) the hippocampus

Question

Regular aerobic exercise has been found to increase neurogenesis in:
A) the amygdala 
B) the cerebellum
C) the prefrontal cortex
D) the hippocampus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is the area of the brain responsible for learning and memory, and studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can increase the production of new neurons in this region. Exercise has not been found to significantly increase neurogenesis in the amygdala or cerebellum, and while there is some evidence of exercise having an effect on the prefrontal cortex, the strongest evidence is for the hippocampus.

Regular Aerobic Exercise Has Been Found to Increase Neurogenesis In