The Brain Flashcards
What are the four lobes of the brain?
- the frontal lobe
- the parietal lobe
- the temporal lobe
- the occipital lobe
Where is the frontal lobe
At the front of the cerebral cortex
Where is the temporal lobe located?
Above ears around that area
What is the location of Occipital lobe?
At the back bottom of the cerebral cortex
What’s the location of the parietal lobe?
In between the frontal lobe and the occipital lobe
What’s the role of the frontal lobe?
- personality
- decision making
- makes sense of info about the environment, memories and emotions
What is the role of the motor cortex and where is it located?
- located in the frontal lobe
- communicates with other parts of the brain to ensure Movements are intentional, precise and coordinated with our sensory perception.
What’s the function of the occipital lobe?
Visual information
Where is the somatosensory cortex located and what’s its function?
-located in the parietal lobe
- receives information from touch receptors located throughout the body in the skin
What is the function and location of Broca’s area?
- located at the bottom of the frontal lobe
- production and coordination of speech
- language
What’s the function of the temporal lobe ?
Interprets auditory information.
Where’s the wernike’s area and what’s the function of it?
- located at the back of the temporal lobe
- comprehends and interprets language
