Nervous system Article: Brain Implant/ Night of Hope ALS

​Brain Implant  Allows Completely Paralyzed Patient to Communicate

The patient, who has ALS, is able to communicate in complete sentences by deliberately altering his brain’s activity.

Natalia Mesa  Mar 24, 2022

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What Scientific Journal is this article from?

• National Geographic

• The Scientist

• Nature

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What type of neurons are affected by ALS?

• sensory neurons

• motor neurons

• bipolar neurons

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What is the prognosis of most cases of ALS

• 2 months

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 20 years

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What parts of the body might one control near the end stage of ALS? Pick 2

• eyes

• hands

• mouth

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What technology tool is used to increase communication possibilities?

• cell phone

• computer

• TV

• Car

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In what part of the brain did the array get implanted?

• primary motor cortex

• Sensory zone

• Occipital region (eye)

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The man (with ALS) learned to modulate tone by?

• humming with his mouth

• imagining specific actions

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Doctors asked what the patient was imagining to alter his own brain activity, his answer?

• hand movement

• eye movement

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Good science requires an experiment to be?

• replicable

• remarkable

• memorable

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Another word (synonym) for evaluated or

• uncontrolled

• vetted

• unchecked

• rampant

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Why are events like the 'Night of Hope' important for raising awareness about ALS?

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Which organization (that Charlie Barkley is part of) is prominently associated with the 'Night of Hope' event for ALS?

• NBA

• NFL

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Which of the following features contribute to Buckhead being considered the 'Beverly Hills of Atlanta'?

• Magnificent homes, landscaping, location, luxury, shopping and amenities

• Affordable housing and rural atmosphere

• Industrial development and factories

• Historical monuments and museums

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Which of the following are visible features of the hotel lobby shown in the images?

• Large plants and marble floors

• Swimming pool and gym equipment

• Library and book shelves

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What kind of event is taking place in the last two images, and what clues from the images support your answer?

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What are the past 3 images trying to say

• Celebration of life and raising $ and hope for ALS

• Watching a good movie with friends

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Which two individuals are highlighted as close friends in the text excerpt?

• Charles Barkley and Gary Godfrey

• Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal

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Based on the images, what accessibility accommodations are visible for one of the attendees?

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Reflecting on the 'Night of Hope ALS' event, what impact do you think community events like this have on raising awareness and support for diseases such as ALS?

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What is the main purpose of the 'Night of Hope ALS' event held in Buckhead, Atlanta in 2025?

• To raise awareness and funds for ALS research and support

• To honor local celebrities

• To launch a new product

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What type of event does the setting in the image suggest?

• Formal dinner or gala

• Outdoor picnic

• Classroom lecture

• Sporting event

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What famous scientist had ALS?

• Stephan Hawking

• Albert

  Einstein

• Isaac

  Newton