General Neuro Trivia
What is one of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?
Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, or occipital lobe
What age range is most likely to be affected by Alzheimer's disease?
65+
What is UBC’s motto?
Tuum Est (It is yours)
What does PATHS stand for?
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Targeted Hope and Support
Who did Forbes name the youngest self-made billionaire in 2019?
Kylie Jenner
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Sympathetic nervous system
Parkinson’s disease is linked to low levels of what hormone?
Dopamine
How many on campus residence buildings does UBC have?
15
What are one of the two locations where volunteering opportunities are offered for PATHS members?
ASK Friendship Society, Point Grey Hospital
Which athlete holds the most olympic medals in their career?
Micheal Phelps
How much does the human brain weigh?
3 pounds
What are two common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
Memory loss, confusion with time or place, problems with words/speaking, poor judgement, changes in mood/personality
How many acres of land is the UBC Vancouver campus made of?
990 acres
What is the name of the annual neuroscience research conference hosted by our club?
PATHS to a Cure Research Conference
What food does Canada eat more than any other nation in the world?
Mac and Cheese
What structure joins the 2 hemispheres of the brain together?
Corpus callosum
What are three common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
Stiffness of muscles, slowing of movement, tremors/shaking in limbs, impaired balance/coordination
What building houses Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton?
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Every year, our club hosts a ___ that is open to all UBC students to learn and discuss about current issues related to neurodegenerative diseases and healthcare. What is this event called?
Case Competition
What year was the first iPhone model released?
2007
How many neurons are estimated to be in the human brain?
86 billion
What is the main treatment for Parkinson’s disease?
Levadopa (“L-dopa”), a prescribed medicine used to replenish the brain’s supply of dopamine and suppress symptoms
Where does/did President Santa Ono reside?
The Norman Mackenzie House
What is the mission statement of our club?
Engage, explore, enrich
What does DC in DC Comics stand for?
Detective Comics