the brain and neuropsychology Flashcards
what is the roles of the left hemisphere
controls the right side of your body ,logical thinking , language and speech
what is the function of the right hemisphere
controls the left side of your body, artistic ability, facial recognition and spatial awareness
what are the 5 key areas of the brain
the cerebellum, the frontal lobe, the occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, the temporal lobe
what is the role of the cerebellum
to control balance and coordination
what is the role of the frontal lobe
to control decision making and impulse control
what is the role of the temporal lobe
to help us with understanding sounds
what is the role of the parietal lobe
to help us with our perception of the world
what is the role of the occipital lobe
to help us to process visual information
What are the two halves of our brain called
The left hemisphere and the right hemisphere
What is the cerebrum?
The largest part of the brain where higher processing happens. This part includes the cortex
What is the cortex?
Is the outer layer of the brain
What are ‘gyri’?
The bumps on the surface of the cortex
What are ‘sulci’?
The creases on the surface of the cortex
How is the brain able to communicate with the rest of the body?
Spinal cord
What is the spinal cord?
Connects the brain to the rest of the body through the nervous system.
What is the brain stem?
Connects the spinal cord to the upper bit of the brain.
What does the brain stem control?
Reflexes
What are reflexes?
Automatic actions
Where is the frontal lobe positioned and what are its functions?
Is placed at the front of the brain and plays an important role in decision making
Where is the temporal lobe positioned and what are its functions?
In front of the cerebellum and is important to process sound
Where is the parietal lobe positioned and what are its functions?
Behind the frontal lobe and is important for perception
Where is the occipital lobe positioned and what are its functions?
Above the cerebellum and is important for for sight
