Localisation of Brain Function Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term “localisation of brain function”?
A
Different areas of the brain regulate different functions
2
Q
What are the 4 different sections that the cerebral cortex is divided into?
A
- Frontal lobe
- Temporal lobe
- Parietal lobe
- Occipital lobe
3
Q
What functions are linked to the frontal lobe?
A
- Personality
- Mood regulation
- Impulse control
4
Q
What functions are linked to the temporal lobe?
A
- Memory processing
- Understanding language
5
Q
What functions are linked to the parietal lobe?
A
- Receives sensory info
- Perception
6
Q
What functions are linked to the occipital lobe
A
- Visual processing
7
Q
Explain the example of localisation of language in regards to Broca’s area
A
- Paul Broca studied a group of patients with language difficulties
- All patients had damage to a specific area in their left frontal lobe
- Named Broca’s area
- Broca’s area is associated with speech production
8
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Explain the example of localisation of language in regards to Wernicke’s area
A
- Carl Wernicke studied a group of patients with language difficulties
- All patients had damage to a specific area within the left temporal lobe
- Named Wernicke’s area
- Wernicke’s area is associated with language understanding
9
Q
What do these examples show?
A
Certain areas of the brain are specialised for certain functions
