Function of Lobes Flashcards

1
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Motor cortex.

A

Movement.

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2
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Sensory Cortex.

A

Pain, heat and other sensations.

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3
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Parietal lobe.

A

Comprehension of language.

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4
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Temporal lobe.

A

Hearing.

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5
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Occipital lobe.

A

Primary visual lobe.

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6
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Wernicke’s area.

A

Speech comprehension.

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7
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Cerebellum.

A

Coordination.

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8
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Brainstem.

A

Swallowing, breathing, heartbeat, wakefulness centre and other involuntary functions.

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9
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Temporal lobe.

A

Intellectual and emotional functions.

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10
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Frontal lobe.

A
  • Smell (inferior).

- Judgement, foresight and voluntary movement (superior).

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11
Q

Give the basic function of the following lobe.

- Broca’s area.

A

Speech.

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12
Q

A lesion where would cause expressive dysphasia?

A

Broca’s area (Broca’s aphasia).

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13
Q

A lesion where would cause receptive dysphasia?

A

Wernicke’s area.

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14
Q

A lesion where would cause nystagmus, intention tremor and dysarthria?

A

Cerebellum.

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15
Q

The frontal lobe is mainly responsible for? Give 3 functions.

A

Any of:

  • Reasoning.
  • Planning.
  • Impulse control.
  • Judgement.
  • Initiation of actions.
  • Social/ sexual behaviour.
  • Long term memory.
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