Invading the Human Body
Name one way microplastics can invade the human body
Inhalation, Ingestion, or Skin contact
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
It regulates signal transmission in the brain
True or False: Individuals may experience a gradual decline in learning ability due to microplastics
True
True or False: You should microwave plastic.
False
True or False: Toothpaste has been found to contain high levels of microplastics.
True
____ is a tightly locked layer of cells that protects the brain from harmful substances.
Blood-brain barrier
Why are infants/children more prone to neurodevelopmental diseases?
Due to their rapidly developing brains
Air Purifier or Filter
What type of microplastic is intentionally manufactured in small sizes? (Primary/Secondary)
Primary Microplastics
Name a disorder that is associated with microplastic exposure
Alzheimers or Dementia
What is the function of stem cells?
They are cells which act as the internal repair system for specialized cells
What happens to the brain when its overly exposed to microplastics?
Neuroinflammation
What is a key function of the frontal lobe that is affected by microplastics?
Critical thinking, voluntary muscle movement, and executive functions (problem solving, memory, planning)
When a person inhales contaminated air, what part of the brain gets affected?
The olfactory bulb
How do microplastics enter a human fetus?
Through the placenta