Brain anatomy

Question 1

Prefrontal Cortex

Functions

Answer 1

• Higher mental functions
• Goal oriented behavior
• Concentration
• Memory
• Planning
• Judgement

Question 2

Pre-motor Cortex

Functions

Answer 2

• Motor function area
• Programs motor movements
• Eye movements and orientation

Question 3

Motor Function Area

Function

Answer 3

• Initiation of voluntary muscles
• In pre central gyrus
• Alpha neurons are here

Question 4

Brocas Area

Function

Answer 4

• Muscles of speech
• Speech and language
• Motor output to form words

Question 5

Somatosensory Cortex

Function

Answer 5

• Post central gyrus
• Each side of cortex recieves info from opposite side of body

Question 6

Wernickes Area

Answer 6

• Written and spoken language
• Comprehension
• Parietal lobe

Question 7

Receptive Aphasia

Answer 7

• Can speak but does not understand.
• Use of illogical language.
• Caused by damage to Wernickes area

Question 8

Expressive Aphasia

Answer 8

• Can’t make words but understands others
• Caused by damage to Brocas area.