Our Two Brains Flashcards
1
Q
True or false: the two hemispheres(halves) of our brain are symmetrical
A
False; there is lateralization
2
Q
Lateralization
A
The difference between the right and left half of the brain
3
Q
Primary functions of the left brain
A
Written and spoken language, number skills, reasoning skills, logic skills
4
Q
Primary functions of the right brain
A
Insight, imagination, art and music awareness, 3D forms
5
Q
Contralateral organization
A
Sensory information is sent to the opposite hemisphere
6
Q
Corpus callosum
A
Neurons that connect one half of the brain to the other
