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.

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

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Somatosensory cortex

• Hippocampus

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

• It controls digestive functions.

• It regulates sleep cycles.

• It is involved in learning new motor patterns.

• It processes visual information.

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

• It has no effect on the threat response.

• It increases the threat response.

• It causes confusion in the limbic system.

• It decreases the threat response.

What is the function of pacinian corpuscles in the skin?

• They produce sweat.

• They regulate temperature.

• They detect light.

• They sense pressure.

Which hormone is released through friendly touch and promotes bonding?

• Oxytocin

• Adrenaline

• Serotonin

• Cortisol