Neuroanatomy & Physiology
What part of the brain is seen as the "executive function" centre, responsible for decision-making and planning?
Frontal Lobe
What is the common name streamers use to describe their viewers?
Chat
Blood is blue when it is inside of your body
Myth
Many people believe blood is blue when it is inside of your body due to veins appearing blue/green. This coloured appearance is due to the fact that skin scatters long wavelengths (such as red), but reflects most short wavelengths (such as blue) back to our eyes
In this animated Disney movie, the main characters are personified emotions that live in the brain, helping a young girl navigate through life.
Inside Out
This neurodegenerative disorder causes progressive memory loss, confusion, and changes in behaviour. It’s the most common form of dementia.
Alzheimer’s Disease
This neurotransmitter plays a key role in parasympathetic nervous system activity, slowing heart rate and promoting digestion
Acetylcholine
What is the year which everyone claims is having a comeback in 2026?
2016
Individuals can be left-brained or right-brained.
Those who are left-brained are more analytical and logical, while those who are right-brained are more emotional and creative.
Myth
It has been scientifically proven that the human brain does not favour one side over the other. The two hemispheres of the brain do not have different effects on personality from one another.
This rapper and artist has been vocal about living with bipolar disorder in which he discussed his struggles with the condition throughout his career.
He has many studio albums like, Graduation, Donda
Kanye West
This medical emergency occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or a burst blood vessel, leading to neurological damage. Characterized typically by hemiparesis.
Stroke
Which part of the brain is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?
The Amygdala
What is the viral trend focused on being the most attractive version of yourself?
Looksmaxxing
Humans only use 10% of their brain’s capacity
Myth
Brain scans show activity throughout all of the brain. The brain is always working, just in different areas at different times.
This movie explores the concept of entering and manipulating people's dreams. The main character is tasked with planting an idea in someone's subconscious mind; features Leonardo DiCaprio and Cillian Murphy.
Inception
If someone has damage to BOTH their upper and lower motor neurons, exhibiting a wide range of symptoms, such as weakness, spasticity, and twitching, they most likely have what type of neurological disorder?
ALS
Caffeine binds to what type of receptors in the brain?
Adenosine Receptors
Finish the lyric: She gonna call me _________
baby boo
The brain has the ability to restructure or rewire itself when adapting to change
Fact
This process is known as neuroplasticity. This allows the brain to form new neural connections in response to experiences, learning, injury, etc., allowing adaptation throughout life
This public figure, known for their boxing career, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease after retiring. Exhibiting symptoms of slurred speech, bradykinesia, and tremor
Muhammad Ali
Which disorder is characterized by disrupted speech comprehension (be specific)?
Wernicke’s Aphasia
What brain structure connects and transmits information between the two cerebral hemispheres?
Corpus Callosum
What is the response from the viral video of a girl being asked which country has the best food in the world?
It's opinions based
It is possible for neurons to regenerate after injury
Fact
This process is known as neurogenesis. This allows a limited amount of new neurons to be formed in specific areas in response to injury, more successful in the PNS than the CNS.
This actress, known for her roles in Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and the Hellboy franchise, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018. This displayed symptoms of balance challenges, speech impairment, and tremor.
Selma Blair
Noxious stimuli, such as a full bladder, constipation, etc., may stimulate this medical complication that leads to uncontrolled sympathetic activation.
This is typically found in patients with spinal cord injuries.
Symptoms include, high blood pressure, sweating, and slow heart rate
Autonomic dysreflexia