Brain and Language (L&D) Flashcards
1
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The LH…
A
→ controls right side of body
→ gets touch input from right side
Left hemisphere gets direct visual input from right visual field
2
Q
The RH…
A
→ controls left side of the body
→ gets touch input from the left side
Right hemisphere gets direct visual input from left visual field
3
Q
Brain lateralisation and language
A
For most right handed people, the left hemisphere is responsible for most language functions - right hemisphere dominance observed only in 30% of left handers (word sentences come from the LH)
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