Crossover of perceptual and motor pathways

Question 1

Vision

Answer 1

Right Visual Cortex receives from Left Visual Field (from Right Retinas of both eyes) & vice versa

Question 2

somatosensory

Answer 2

Right somatosensory cortex from Left half of body (& vice versa); Face more shared

Question 3

Motor

Answer 3

Right hemisphere controls Left half of body (& vice versa); Both control face altho opposite dominant

Question 4

Language

Answer 4

IMPORTANT to recognize that both hemispheres and multiple cortical areas participate in language!

Question 5

Right hemisphere and language

Answer 5

Occipital (visual) & Parietal (spatial) lobes usually involved

Question 6

Prefrontal Cortex and language

Answer 6

important for evaluating appropriateness of response

Question 7

Understanding and generating language is a…

Answer 7

…a complex process involving non-cortical areas as well

• e.g. Cerebellum
• e.g. Limbic System

Question 8

Cerebellum and language

Answer 8

plays a role in articulation (for rapid, skilled movements)

Question 9

Limbic System and language

Answer 9

important for comprehending & producing emotional content, and recall