The Impact of Touch on the Brain

The video explores how touch influences the brain, highlighting its impact on various brain regions, including the somatosensory cortex and basal ganglia. It discusses the emotional and physiological effects of touch, such as stress reduction and the release of oxytocin. The video concludes with a fact about neuron pruning in babies.

What is the function of the vagus nerve in relation to touch?

Describe the effects of friendly touch on stress and emotions.