The Lobes of the Brain Flashcards
Question: What functions are associated with the frontal lobe?
Answer: Executive functions (behaviour), motor control, speech production.
Question: What functions are primarily associated with the parietal lobe?
Answer: Sensory processing, spatial awareness.
Question: What functions are primarily associated with the temporal lobe?
Answer: Auditory processing, memory, language.
Question: What functions are primarily associated with the occipital lobe?
Answer: Visual processing.
Question: What is the function of the cerebellum?
Answer: The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.
Question: What is the function of the brain stem?
Answer: To connect the brain to the spinal cord and regulate basic life functions.