Brain Scenarios

Front

Where is the bullet when breathing and heartbeat stop almost immediately after being shot in the head?

Back

medulla, the medulla

Front

What area of the brain is responsible for stimulating the release of hormones necessary for growth?

Back

pituitary gland

Front

On Justin’s 21st birthday he & his buddies celebrated a bit too much. When the police stopped his car Justin’s speech was slurred, he couldn’t walk a straight line or balance on one foot. He nearly missed his face altogether when asked to touch his nose while his eyes were closed. The impaired functioning of what part of Justin’s brain is responsible for these difficulties with motor coordination and balance?

Back

cerebellum

Front

Uncle Ed suffered a stroke which damaged a portion of his cortex. He shows some weakness and partial paralysis of his right leg. What area of his cortex was affected by the stroke?

Back

left motor (frontal lobe)

Front

What part of the brain did the encephalitis damage in Paul, causing him to be unable to store new long-term memories?

Back

hippocampus

Front

Leon’s car was broadsided by a truck causing Leon’s head to smash against the driver’s side window damaging his temporal lobe. What ability may be affected? Options: language comprehension/auditory processing, language, auditory processing, language comprehension, understanding language

Back

language comprehension/auditory processing, language, auditory processing, language comprehension, understanding language

Front

Name one of the transmitters that helped Jeff function after his car crash and explain how it helped.

Back

Endorphins helped Jeff by reducing pain and allowing him to act despite his injuries.

Front

What neurotransmitter is most closely related to the pleasure and addictive qualities of cocaine?

Back

dopamine

Front

Grandma Mary had a stroke which impaired her ability to speak fluently although she can move all the necessary muscles. What is the most likely location of her brain damage?

Back

Broca's Area/Left frontal lobe, brocas area, broca's area, broca, left frontal lobe, frontal lobe

Front

What was Gwen born without due to a congenital anomaly in her brain?

Back

corpus callosum