Zombie Brain
Which brain structure is connected to contorted body movements?
The Cerebellum
What virus is described as the "real-life zombie virus"?
Rabies
What are three early symptoms of a zombie infection?
Headache, fatigue, and fever
Which brain region is responsible for impulse control and judgement?
The Prefrontal Cortex
What type of movement do the zombies in Thriller demonstrate?
Slow movement and rigid posture
Which part of the brain is impaired to disrupt decision making in zombies?
Cerebral cortex
What is the first stage of rabies?
Incubation
What happens during the neurological stage of infection?
The infection affects brain function
Which brain structure is associated with coordination and body movement?
The Cerebellum
What type of movement do the zombies in Train to Busan demonstrate?
Fast and athletic movement
What does damage to the frontal lobes cause in zombies?
Impaired impulse control
How long can the first stage of rabies last before symptoms appear?
few weeks to a month
What are two symptoms that appear during the advanced stage?
Impaired coordination and reduced awareness
Which brain structure is associated with increased aggression and the desire to bite?
The Amygdala
Despite their movements, why can the zombies in Thriller still dance?
Their brain stem is still intact
What is the function of the limbic system in zombies?
alters emotional responses
What are three symptoms of the early stage of rabies?
Fever, headache, and fatigue
What happens to awareness and movement control?
Awareness decreases and movement becomes harder to control
What happens when the cerebellum is damaged?
Contorted body movements
What part of the brain was most likely eaten in Thriller?
The Cerebellum, prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and the hippocampus
Why would a zombie brain need to be severely damaged, but still have some functioning areas?
Damage to areas involving decision making and impulse control are OK, but damage to the brain stem wouldn't be since it's needed for functions and movements
What are the four stages of rabies and in order?
Incubation, early symptoms, neurological stage, and advanced stage
What are the similarities between zombie and rabies symptoms?
Both begin with incubation period and have symptoms of headache, fatigue, and fever
How would damages to these regions affect a zombie?
Prefrontal cortex affects impulse control and judgement, cerebellum damage affects movements and amygdala damage affects aggression and desire to bite
Compare the aggression of the zombies in Thriller to the zombies in Train to Busan
Both aggressive but the zombies in Train to Busan seem to be more aggressive and acting like animals or that the humans are prey.