The word “Bionics” comprises of two words. ‘Bi’ and ‘onics’. ‘Bi’ means _____.
Life
What is CLARITY?
A method that makes it possible for scientists to make the brain transparent without taking it apart
What happened to Cathy Hutchinson?
She suffered a massive stroke that paralyzed her
Why do the scientists only experiment with the newly deceased brain when using the Allen Brain Atlas method?
They need the fresh brain because it still contains active genes.
What happened to Amanda Kitts?
She lost an arm in an accident and now she uses a bionic arm as a replacement
What's the purpose of the 'amplifier' that Kuiken needed?
To give an electric boost to the nerves so that the nerves can move the motors
What are 'neural prostheses'?
A device that is connected to the brain in order to replace a part of the body that is damaged
What are the things that Amanda wished she could do with her bionic arm?
To feel sensations and to control her grasp/pressure
Decide if this information is a fact or an opinion. ---For adequate water intake, adults need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
Fact
Fact or opinion? Children should not be allowed to watch more than an hour of television a day.
Opinion
The house was broken into yesterday. --- What's the purpose of the passive voice?
The writer doesn't know who performed the action
What is the meaning of 'scrutinize'?
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
What is the meaning of 'embedded'?
planted in something
Aristotle thought that the purpose of the brain was...
to cool off fiery heart
What is a phlegm?
A thick yellow or green substance in your nose or throat when you have a cold
