Localisation of Function Flashcards
What is the theory of Localisation of Function?
Specific functions have specific locations within the brain
State the Cortex’s involved in the Localisation of Function study.
- Somatosensory cortex
- Motor cortex
State the Centres involved in the Localisation of Function study.
- Visual centres
- Auditory centres
State the role of Somatosensory cortex
- Detects sensory events (touch)
State the location of the Somatosensory cortex
- Located in parietal lobe, along post central gyrus region
- Both hemispheres of brain have it
State the role of Motor cortex
- Responsible for the production of voluntary motor movements
State the location of the Motor cortex
- Located at prefrontal gyrus (back of frontal lobe)
- Both hemispheres have it
State the role of Visual Centre
- Processes different type of information involved with vision (colours, shape etc…)
State the location of the Visual Centre
- Located in the occiptical lobe
- Spans both hemispheres
State the role of Auditory Centre
- Concerned with hearing
- Analyses speech-based information
State the location of the Auditory Centre
- Lies within the temporal lobe on both sides of brain
What are the language centres involved in the Localisation of Function study.
- Broca’s area
- Wernicke’s area
State the role of Broca’s area
- Speech production
State the location of Broca’s area
- Left frontal lobe
State the role of Wernicke’s area
- Involved in understanding language
