The Impact of Touch on the Brain

The video explores how touch influences the brain, affecting sensations, movements, and emotions. It highlights the role of the somatosensory cortex and basal ganglia in processing touch and learning new motor patterns. Touch can reduce stress and promote bonding by affecting the vagus nerve and releasing oxytocin. Emotional responses to touch are linked to the limbic system. Additionally, the video touches on neuronal pruning in babies before birth.

Which part of the brain acts as a map of the body and is activated by touch?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Somatosensory cortex

• Cerebellum

What is the role of the basal ganglia in relation to touch?

• It controls the sense of smell.

• It processes visual information.

• It regulates the body's temperature.

• It is involved in learning new motor patterns.

How does touch affect the limbic system according to the study mentioned?

• It increases the threat response.

• It decreases the threat response.

• It has no effect on the threat response.

• It causes confusion in the limbic system.

What is the function of pacinian corpuscles in the skin?

• They control muscle movement.

• They detect light.

• They sense pressure.

• They regulate temperature.

Which hormone is released due to a friendly touch, promoting feelings of trust?

• Oxytocin

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol