TED-Ed: Diagnosing a zombie: Brain and body - Tim Verstynen & Bradley Voytek

The video explores the causes of behavioral abnormalities in a fictional creature, focusing on brain regions responsible for motor functions and communication. It discusses the basal ganglia's role in movement, comparing symptoms to Parkinson's disease, and suggests cerebellar damage as a cause for observed motor issues. Communication impairments are linked to Broca's and Wernicke's areas, with humorous references to zombies' inability to understand or speak. The discussion concludes with a light-hearted take on the futility of reasoning with zombies.

What might the large gaping bite mark on the zombie's shoulder indicate about its condition?

What brain changes could lead to the observed behavioral abnormalities in the zombie?

How does damage to the cerebellum affect movement, according to the discussion?

What is expressive aphasia, and how is it related to the zombie's inability to communicate?

Explain the significance of the arcuate fasciculus in relation to zombie communication.