Introduction
The function of a brain
Central command center for the body
The cerebrum has __ lobes
Four lobes
Physical damage to the brain
Neurological Disorders
In 2026, brain research is shifting from purely experimental mapping toward _______ ("Year of Brain Health")
Functional medicine
The CNS is an acronym for
Central Nervous System
The stem cell is important to the human body because _______
It regulates automatic body functions such as your heart rate, breathing, and sleeping
Treating physciatric disorders
Psychotherapy & Pharmacological (Gallinato)
Professors Patrik Ernfors and David Ginty won the _______
The Brain Prize 2026
The types of cells found in the brain
Neurons and glial cells
The Lobe that starts with an F in the cerebellum
Flocculonodular Lobe
Alzheimers is caused by an abnormality in the _____
Substantia Nigra
Advanced Mapping led to the discovery of
3,300 distinct cell types (Salk EDU)
Gilal cells are important to the brain
Provide structure, insulation (myelin), nutrients, and immune defense for neurons (Saul Mcleod).
Corpus Callosum is important for ______ in your brain
“Interhemispheric communication”(Cleveland clinic)
The area of the brain that when abnormal would cause Poor emotional regulation, headaches, and tremors
Vermis
Wearable EEG & Neurotech is important because ______
It allows for continuous, real-time tracking of neural activity
The composition of the brain
The brain is roughly 60% fat, with the remainder composed of water, protein, carbohydrates, and salts (National Institute of Health)
The three parts of the brainstem and their functions
Midbrain- Controls eye movement, motor control, and visual/auditory reflexes(Brasniger)
Pons Connects the cerebellum and cerebrum, regulating breathing and sleeping
Medulla Oblongata-Controls vital autonomic functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and reflexes like coughing or sneezing.
Three nuerological disorders in the brain stem
Wallenberg Syndrome (medulla oblongata)
Locked-In Syndrome (pons)
Weber Syndrome (midbrain)
Importance of mapping
Help create functional medicines