The cerebral Cortex Flashcards

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What is the cerebral cortex?

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It is the centre of conscious thought, It recalls memory and alters behaviour in light of experience.

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List the localised areas of the cerebral cortex

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  1. Sensory areas
  2. Motor areas
  3. Association areas (involves language processing, personality, imagination, and intelligence)
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What does the left central hemisphere do?

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It deals with information from the right visual field and controls the right side of the body and vice versa.

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How do the cerebral hemispheres transfer information?

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Through the corpus callosum

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