Medical fields
What kind of doctor focuses on noninvasive neurologic treatment options? (extra 100 points if you can accurately define what ‘non invasive’ means)
Neurologist (non invasive - does not penetrate the skin or body)
You are most likely to get this scan in an emergency situation when time is of the essence
CT scan
What is the name of three main segments neurons can be separated into?
Dendrites, Axon, Soma (cell body)
You may have trouble SEEING this clue if this part of your brain was damaged
What is the occipital lobe
What's the purpose of the myelin sheath?
It helps neurons process quicker
Who would practice surgery on the spinal cord?
Neurosurgeon
This test measures brain electrical activity in real time
An EEG
What are the name of the lobes that make up the brain?
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal and Occipital.
Margot was about to run a PR for her Cross Country race, but a few feet before the finish line she tripped and hit her head. Afterwards, she seemed to lack self control, empathy for others, and acted very impulsively…what part of the brain was injured?
What is the frontal lobe
Which part of the neuron RECEIVES electrical signals
Dendrites
Who would you go to if you wanted a medication-based treatment for a mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder?
Psychiatrist
True or false: an fMRI and MRI use the same machine
True
What are the main functions of the parietal lobe?
Spacial awareness and perception of physical sensations
Jenika was playing soccer. She went to take a shot, but instead of scoring a goal, the ball ricocheted off of the crossbar and smacked her in the face. She thought she was fine but for the rest of the day she had trouble understanding where her body was in space…What part of the brain was damaged (bonus 100 points if you can name what the ‘sense of knowing where your body is in space’ is actually called)
Parietal lobe (proprioception)
Which part of the neuron SENDS electrical signals
Axon
What kind of doctor would you go to to treat multiple sclerosis (MS)? (MS is a chronic disease affecting the brain and Central Nervous System)
Neurologist
This scan is primarily NOT used clinically, but rather, for research purposes
fMRI
What lobe of the brain is the main audio processing center
Temporal lobe
Emmett was riding his motorcycle (without a helmet). He was going too fast and crashed. When he woke up, he went over to check out the wreck. While shifting through the rubble, he was completely unaware that the metal wreckage was extremely hot. What part of the brain was damaged?
What is the parietal lobe
What chemical messengers do neurons use to communicate
Neurotransmitters
To help patients manage chronic conditions, neurologists frequently refer them to what kind of rehabilitative healthcare professional?
Physical and occupational therapists
This scan uses Positron Emission to create detailed imaging of the brain
PET scan
This lobe is responsible for: empathy, impulsive behavior, metacognition
Frontal lobe
It was the middle of winter. While walking to main campus from Goodwin, Jesiah thought it was a good idea to start racing the cars along Center St. He almost won the race to main campus when BAM - he slipped on black ice at hit his head - He woke up shortly after and couldn’t understand what anyone around him was saying…what part of the brain was injured?
The temporal lobe
How many temporal lobes do you have
2