Brain lobes Flashcards
1
Q
How many brain lobes are there
A
4
2
Q
Name the lobe that does visual processing and locate it.
A
occipital lobe , at the back of the head
3
Q
Name the lobes
A
Frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe.
4
Q
what does the frontal lobe do
A
Controls voluntary movement and executive processing.
5
Q
what does the parietal lobe do
A
processes information such as temperature, movement, taste , touch
6
Q
Temporal lobe functions
A
auditory processing processes memories integrating sight, touch, sound and taste
7
Q
Where does executive functions take place
A
frontal lobe, prefrontal cortex.
8
Q
what happens if your prefrontal cortex is harmed
A
inability to understand and anticipate future consequences
9
Q
what is executive functions
A
strategic planning, goal setting, judgement.
