Alzheimers
Alzheimer's is the most common cause of this syndrome.
Dementia
What is the restriction on making up strikes via creating packets?
"From now on, you are only able to make up strikes via creating packets 5 times per year (5 makeup packets allowed/year)"
What system is the brain a part of?
Central nervous system (CNS)
Between young adults, children, and seniors, which age group has the best attention span?
Young adults
This food looks like a brain.
Walnut
Contrary to common beliefs, the occurrence of Alzheimer is not normal for this process.
Aging
With regards to general meeting, "excused" absences, we send a recent update about a policy we will be strictly enforcing starting Fall Quarter. What is this policy?
Members must inform us about excused gm absences by a week from when we send the initial email with all general meeting dates and times.
How does the brain interact with the body?
- Sends and received electrical & chemical signals throughout the body
- Each signal controls a different process either to be carried out or interpreted
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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory?
Hippocampus
This berry is full of antioxidants that support brain health.
Blueberry
One of the most prominent symptoms of Alzheimer's is ___________ amnesia.
Anterograde
Each member is expected to show up to this many shifts during the winter or spring quarter.
4
The lobe plays a part primary role in visual perception because this is where the visual cortex resides.
Occipital
This type of memory stores information for just a few seconds, like a phone number you just heard
Short-term memory
What type of common fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids?
Mackarel or Salmon
Althought Alzheimer's is strongly associated with gray matter dysfunction, it contributes to the loss of this white matter component as well.
Myelin
At your first shift, you should check in with the office and complete this task.
Filling out the required form
to bring interact with the gut microbiome through the ___-_____ ____.
Gut-brain axis
H.M. is famous for losing the ability to form new _____ memories after surgery.
Long-term
This dark leafy green, often found in salads, is linked to slower brain aging.
Spinach or Kale
Two abnormal structures called _______ and _______ are prime suspects in damaging and killing nerve cells.
Plaques, tangles
Who developed the cognitive exercises we practice?
Dr. Kawashima
In 1848, a railroad construction foreman, Phineas Gage, got a severe head injury after a large iron rod shot through his skull while working. What part of his brain was affected, and how does the affected part relate to how Gage changed after the accident?
- Shot through his frontal lobe (responsible for regulating behavior and making rational decisions)
- Though he seemed to recover, it was noted that he became more aggressive, no longer energetic and motivated, went from being a hard-working man to someone who couldn’t hold down a job, and overall displayed more inappropriate behaviors
Luka has a big test tomorrow! However, Luka made a poor judgment call and downed five shots while studying for his final. Will Luka recall information during the test better if he shows up drunk or sober? Explain.
Drunk :)
This spice contains curcumin, is commonly found in curries, and helps combat brain inflammation.
Tumeric