¿Tienes dos cerebros?

¿Tienes dos cerebros?

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Science, Health Sciences, Social Studies, Biology

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the historical and modern understanding of brain hemispheres, debunking myths about lateralization. It discusses the Victorian belief in two separate brains and how modern research shows lateralization of functions. Experiments on split-brain patients reveal how each hemisphere can function independently, leading to theories about consciousness and brain communication. Despite hemispherectomy or split-brain surgery, patients retain many abilities, challenging the notion of distinct logical and creative hemispheres.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Victorian belief about the two hemispheres of the brain?

They were responsible for memory and learning.

They controlled the body's left and right sides.

They were two separate brains.

They were identical in function.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which hemisphere is generally associated with language production?

Right hemisphere

Left hemisphere

Neither hemisphere

Both hemispheres equally

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hemispherectomy?

A therapy for emotional balance

A method to connect brain hemispheres

A surgery to remove a cerebral hemisphere

A procedure to enhance brain function

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the corpus callosum is cut?

Memory is significantly improved

The brain becomes more creative

Communication between hemispheres is disrupted

The brain functions as one unit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In split-brain experiments, why can't patients name objects seen on the left side?

The right hemisphere is mute

The left hemisphere is mute

The brain ignores the left side

The eyes are not functioning properly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual ability do split-brain patients demonstrate?

Remembering everything they see

Speaking two languages at once

Drawing two different things simultaneously

Solving complex math problems quickly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the debate about split-brain patients' consciousness?

Whether they have two separate minds

Whether they have enhanced intelligence

Whether they can read minds

Whether they can see in the dark