Biopschology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six main areas of the brain?
A
Motor Cortex Somatotory Cortex Visual Cortex Wernickes Area Auditory Cortex Broca's area
2
Q
Where is the motor cortex found and what does it do?
A
Frontal Lobe
Controls voluntary movement
3
Q
Where is the somatotory cortex found and what does it do?
A
The Parietal Lobe
Processes propioception
e.g touch, pain and temperature
4
Q
Where is the visual cortex found and what does it do?
A
The occipital lobe
Information from the eyes
5
Q
Where is the wernickes area found and what does it do?
A
In the temporal lobe
Responsible for understanding language
6
Q
Where is the auditory cortex found and what does it do?
A
the frontal lobe
information from the ears
7
Q
Where is broca’s area found and what does it do?
A
the frontal lobe
responsible for the production of speech
