localisation of function Flashcards
what is the holistic brain theory
the theory that all parts of the brain are involved in thought processes and behaviours
what is localisation of function
the theory that different areas of the brain are responsible for different functions
where is the motor cortex located
frontal lobe
what is the motor cortex responsible for
controlling movements
where is the somatosensory area located
parietal lobe
what is the function of the somatosensory area
receives and processes sensory information from areas of the body
where is the visual area located
occipital lobe
what is the function of the visual area
processes visual information
where is the auditory area located
temporal lobe
what is the function of the auditory area
analysis of speech
where is brocas area located
left frontal lobe
what is the function of brocas area
speech production
where is wernickes area located
left temporal lobe
what is the function of wernickes area
comprehending speech
