Localisation of function in the brain

Question 1

What does localisation of the brain mean?

Answer 1

• Specific areas of the brain are associated with certain physical & psychological functions

Question 2

What is the cerebral cortex?

Answer 2

• Outer layer of brain
• Made up of left & right hemispheres
• Hemispheres connected by corpus callosum enabling messages to communicate with each hemisphere

Question 3

What is each hemisphere (left & right) then divided into?

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Answer 3

• 4 lobes:
• Frontal lobe
• Parietal lobe
• Occipital lobe
• Temporal lobe

Question 4

What does hemispheric lateralisation mean?

Answer 4

• Dominance of one hemisphere (left/right) for particular physical & psychological functions

Question 5

What 6 areas of the brain do I need to know & their functions?

Answer 5

1. Somatosensory cortex
2. Visual cortex
3. Auditory cortex
4. Motor cortex
5. Broca’s area
6. Wernicke’s area