Localisation of the brain Flashcards
1
Q
Wernickers area
A
> located in the frontal lobe
left hemisphere
function is language comprehension
2
Q
Broca’s area
A
> located in the frontal lobe
left hemisphere
function is speech production
3
Q
Auditory area
A
> located in the temporal lobe
> function analysis of speech based info
4
Q
Visual area
A
> located in occipital lobe
> receives and processes visual information
5
Q
Somatosensory area
A
> located in the front parietal lobe
> processes sensory information eg. touch
6
Q
Motor area
A
> located in the back frontal lobe
> regulates movement
