WEEK 5 - Topic 11 - Auditory Area Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the primary auditory cortex located?
A
Located in the superior margin of the temporal lobe
2
Q
What is the function of the primary auditory cortex?
A
It interprets pitch, loudness and location from impulses transmitted from the receptors of the internal ear.
3
Q
Where is the auditory association area located?
A
Posterior to the primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe
4
Q
What is the function of the auditory association area?
A
It permits the perception of the sound stimulus, which can be heard as a speech, a scream, music, thunder, etc
