localisation of function ao1

Question 1

Define localisation

Answer 1

In terms of the brain this means the part of the brain in which a function is carried out

Question 2

Define hemispheric lateralisation

Answer 2

When One hemisphere carries out particular functions

Question 3

Define contralateral

Answer 3

When the right hemisphere deals with the left side of the body and vice versa

Question 4

Frontal lobe

Answer 4

Located at front of brain
Split into left and right hemisphere
Prefrontal cortex at the front - executive functions
Brocas area - speech and writing
Primary motor coretxt back of frontal lobe controls skeletal muscles for movement

Question 5

Occipital lobe

Answer 5

Back of cerebral cortex
Primary visual cortex

Question 6

Parietal lobe

Answer 6

Behind frontal lobe
Somatosensory cortex
Receiving and processing senses apart from hearing snd visual

Question 7

Temporal lobe

Answer 7

Side of the brain
Hearing language and emotion
Primary audiotur cortex - hearing
Wernikes area - understanding speech and language
Amyglada - processing and expressing emotions eg anger anxiety