Brain Math
How many lobes are in the cerebral cortex?
4
When your body is in fight or flight, which neurotransmitter is being released?
adrenaline
Which neurodegenerative disease is characterized by the destruction of memory and thinking skills?
Alzheimer's
Which area of the brain controls rational and logical decision making?
The prefrontal cortex
What is the primary source of energy for brain cells?
Glucose
How many neurons are in the human brain?
86 Billion
Which neurotransmitter is known as the "cuddle hormone"?
Oxytocin
What causes Parkinson's disease?
A break down of dopamine producing cells in the substantia nigra
Which seahorse shaped structure acts as the epicenter for memory?
Hippocampus
Which type of fatty acids, found in fatty fish like salmon and trout, are known to support brain function?
How much does the brain weigh?
3 lbs
Which neurotransmitter is known as the "learning neurotransmitter"?
acetylcholine
Which autoimmune disorder acts by degenerating the myelin sheath along the axon of a neuron?
Multiple Sclerosis
Which area of the brain regulates hormones and autonomic functions like hunger and thirst?
The hypothalamus
How does alcohol calm the brain causing things like stumbling and slurred speech?
It boosts GABA
20%
How many neurotransmitters have been discovered so far?
100
What medical emergency is occurring when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts?
A stroke
What is the term for the three layers of tissue between the brain and skull?
The meninges
(Dura Mater, Arachnoid Membrane, Pia Mater)
What nutrient is integral to brain cell life?
Cholesterol
How many watts of power does the brain run on?
20 watts
What neurotransmitter is responsible for pair bonding in male voles?
Vasopressin (ADH)
What nerve is being triggered when you get brain freeze?
Trigeminal Nerve
What actions is the Pons responsible for?
chewing, blinking, focusing vision, balance, hearing, and facial expression
How do coffee and tea help you feel more alert?
Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors making you feel less sleepy