Lobes of the cerebral cortex Flashcards
1
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Frontal lobe
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Involved in initiating movement of the body
2
Q
Primary motor cortex
A
Initiates and controls voluntary movements through its control of skeletal muscles.
3
Q
Broca’s area
A
Coordinates movements of the muscles required for speech.
4
Q
Parietal lobe
A
Receives and processes somatosensory info.
5
Q
Primary somatosensory cortex
A
Receives and processes sensory info from the skin and body parts.
6
Q
Occipital lobe
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Responsible for vision
7
Q
Primary visual cortex
A
Major destination of visual info from eyes.
8
Q
Temporal lobe
A
Involved in auditory perception.
9
Q
Wernicke’s area
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Crucial role in speech comprehension.
10
Q
Primary auditory cortex
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Processes sound from both ears.
