Localisation of the brain Flashcards
1
Q
Auditory cortex
A
Located in the rear of the temporal lobe
Responsible for hearing
Info from right ear goes to left hem and vice versa
2
Q
Somatosensory cortex
A
Located in parietal lobe
Involves sensory information
3
Q
Motor cortex
A
Located rear of frontal lobe
Both hems have motor cortex
Responsible for voluntary motor movements
Left motor cortex controls right muscles
4
Q
Visual cortex
A
Located in occipital lobe
Processes visual info
5
Q
Broca’s area
A
Language centre
Rear of LEFT frontal lobe
Speech production
6
Q
Wernicke’s area
A
Language centre
Rear of LEFT temporal lobe
Understanding language
7
Q
Localization of function
A
Specific areas of cerebral cortex are associated with particular functions
