Understanding the Dying Brain

What is the average number of deaths worldwide each year?

• 80 million

• 30 million

• 100 million

• 60 million

What feeling is most commonly associated with near-death experiences?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Confusion

• Peace

What did the accidental recording of a dying brain in 2016 reveal?

• The brain stops all activity immediately after death

• The brain experiences a surge in alpha waves

• The brain becomes completely inactive

• The brain shows increased gamma activity linked to memory recall

How long did the recorded brain activity last before and after death?

• 60 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 90 seconds

What is a major limitation of the dying brain study?

• It was not published in a scientific journal

• It was conducted in a non-clinical setting

• It was based on a single case study

• It was conducted on multiple patients

What is the Human Connectome Project (HCP) primarily focused on?

• Mapping the entire human genome

• Understanding the human brain in its entirety

• Studying the effects of climate change on health

• Developing new pharmaceuticals

When was the Human Connectome Project initiated?

• 2010

• 2009

• 2005

• 2015

What ethical consideration is highlighted in conducting dying brain studies?

• The neglect of patient care duties

• The difficulty in obtaining accurate data

• The potential harm to living patients

• The need for informed consent

What is one potential outcome of understanding brain activity during death?

• Achieving immortality

• Preventing all neurological diseases

• Managing death differently in the future

• Eliminating the need for palliative care

What is a common skepticism about near-death experiences?

• They are unique to each individual

• They are universally peaceful

• They are scientifically proven

• They are influenced by prior expectations