map of the brain

Question 1

what are the neurons in the brain

Answer 1

There are three main types of neurons in the brain: motor neurons, sensory neurons and relay neurons

Question 2

whats the corpus callosum

Answer 2

divides the brain into two hemispheres- each hemisphere contains a cerebral cortex, which is divided into four lobes: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and temporal lobe

Question 3

frontal lobe

Answer 3

contains the pre-frontal cortex as well as the primary motor cortex. The frontal lobe facilitates problem solving, conceptual association and memory.

Question 4

importance of frontal lobe

Answer 4

plays a major role in decision-making as it is also responsible for how we think about our future selves, through hypothetical contemplation

Question 5

The parietal lobe

Answer 5

facilitates cognitive functions related to spatial processing, sensory processing, and speech. Involving comprehension and perception of our three-dimensional world, and memories of space and distance.

Question 6

importance of parietal lobe

Answer 6

enables us to move through the world with fluidity and dexterity, and to comprehend and articulate spoken language