The Brain
True or False: The brain controls our bodily functions
True
True or false: acquired brain injury is the same as traumatic brain injury
False
Name two cognitive functions in our brain
Memory and attention
True or false: We only use 10% of the brain
False, we use our whole brains!
Which is the lobe that we call "the CEO" of the brain?
a. The frontal lobe
b. The temporal lobe
c. The occipital lobe
Give three possible causes of a traumatic brain injury
Car accidents, falls, sports accidents, fights.
What is the cognitive function that is is related to our ability to plan, organise, control our impulses, and self-monitor.
Executive Functions
What are the cells in the brain called?
Neurons
Which side of the brain is associated with language and verbal skills?
a. The left side
b. The right side
What side of the body will be affected if I suffer a stroke on the left side of my brain?
a. Right side
b. Left side
What is autobiographical memory?
a. Memories about our own life
b. Memories of facts and general knowledge
c. Recalling people's names
What is procedural memory?
Step by step procedures
Which lobe is in charge of vision?
Occipital lobe
What is a hypoxic brain injury?
When the brain is not receiving enough oxygen.
Give an example of semantic memory vs episodic memory
Semantic memory: knowledge of facts. E.g. Paris is the capital of France
Episodic memory: memories of past events. E.g. My wedding
What is a compensatory strategy?
Name the main FOUR lobes in the brain
Frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital
There are two kinds of strokes: what is the difference between an infarct and a brain bleed?
Infarct: blockage in blood vessels, impeding blood flow
Brain bleed: a blood vessel in the brain bursts
Which cognitive function has the biggest impact on everyday activities, such as cooking a meal?
a. Executive functions
b. Language
c. Writing
What is the limbic system associated with?
Emotions