Cerebral Cortex Flashcards
1
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What is the Cerebral Cortex?
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- Outer layer of the Celebrum, which is only 2mm deep.
- It is beneficial towards our cognitive skills.
- Consists of 4 lobes.
- The brain is decided into 2 hemispheres. (Left & Right)
2
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What are the 4 lobes’ names?
A
- Frontal Lobe
- Parietal Lobe
- Temporal Lobe
- Occipital Lobe
3
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What is the Frontal lobe’s functions?
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- Reasoning / Abstract thinking
- Motor Processing
4
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What are the functions of the Parietal lobe?
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- Somatosensory Processing
- Receive information regarding to senses (Temperature, pain, pressure)
5
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What are the functions of the Temporal lobe?
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- Auditory Processing
- Speech perception
- Meaning of words and concepts are stored here
- Respond to sounds (High/Low)
6
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What would happen if the Temporal lobe is damaged?
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Semantic Dementia - Loss of information about word meanings.
7
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What is the function of the Occipital lobe?
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- Visual Processing
8
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What is the definition of Hemispheric Specialisation?
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Hemispheric specialisation shows us the different functions between the right and the left hemisphere of the brain.
9
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What are the Left Hemisphere’s functions?
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- Right Hand Control
- Writing
- Language
- Scientific Skills
- Mathematics
- Logic
- Linear Thinking Mode
10
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What are the functions of the Right Hemisphere?
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- Left Hand Control
- Emotional Expression
- Spatial Awareness
- Music / Creativity / Imagination
- Gestalt (Whole Picture)
- Holistic Thinking Mode
