Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Receptive speech and integration of somatic, audio and visual data is which area of the brain?
A
The temporal lobe; more specifically Wernicke’s area.
2
Q
Higher cognitive function, memory, eye and motor movements are controlled from what part of the brain?
A
The frontal lobe
3
Q
Expressive speech is controlled from what area?
A
Broca’s area in the frontal lobe
4
Q
The sensory cortex and spatial information center is found where?
A
The parietal lobe of the brain
5
Q
What does the occipital lobe control?
A
Vision/sight
6
Q
What purpose does the basal ganglia serve?
A
Controls voluntary movements, learning, emotional response and automatic movements
