ANATOMY/
PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
How many hemispheres does the brain have?
2
What is white matter also known as?
Axons
Persistent excessive fear of something specific (classified as an anxiety disorder)
What is a phobia
The bigger the brain the smarter you are
Myth
Where is this quote from?
“Not the buttons! Not my gumdrop buttons!”
Gingey - Shrek
What are the two parts of the Central Nervous System?
The Brain and Spinal Cord
What is the soma?
The cell body
What is a progressive degenerative disease that destroys memory and other important cognitive functions?
What is dementia
We only use 10% of our brain
Myth
Name the penguins of madagascar
Private, Rico, Skipper, Kowalski
Name the four lobes of the brain
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal and Occipital
What neurotransmitter is also known as the “Love Hormone”?
Oxytocin
Symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking and lack of motivation.
What is schizophrenia
1 in 10 people globally suffer from mental illness
Fact
Where is this quote from?
“I’m a damsel, I’m in distress, I can handle this. Have a nice day.”
Meg - Hercules
What is function of the medulla oblongata
Controls Vital Processes: Heartbeat, Breathing, and Blood Pressure
What part of the post-synaptic neuron receives signals from the pre-synaptic neuron?
Dendrites
Degenerative brain disease that causes uncontrollable movements such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty performing daily activities (most common in elderly)
What is Parkinson's Disease
Some people are ‘left brained’ and some people are ‘right brained’
Myth
Describe the plot of The Polar Express
Best explanation wins
What lobe is the Wernicke's area located?
Temporal Lobe
Which neurotransmitter is associated with relaxation and sleep?
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
The inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by infection
What is Meningitis
The brain is 60% fat
Fact
Finish the lyrics:
“When I was 13, I had my first love”
There was nobody that compared to my baby
And nobody came between us, nor could ever come above
She had me goin' crazy, oh, I was starstruck
She woke me up daily, don't need no Starbucks