Unit 3.2 The Cerebral Cortex Flashcards

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What is the role of the sensory area of the brain?

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Receives information (impulses) from receptors via sensory neurons

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What is the function of the motor area of the brain?

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Sends impulses to effectors via motor neurons

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What is the function of the association area of the brain?

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Analyses and interprets impulses received from sensory areas. Is involved in language processing, personality, imagination and intelligence

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What is the corpus callosum?

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Bundle of nerves that transfers information between hemispheres

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What us the function of the cerebral cortex?

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It is the centre of conscious thought

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Where is the speech area found in the brain?

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The left side of the brain

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