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?

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

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

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

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

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