Week 8 Lecture Brain

Question 1

Name the main functions of each cortical region (Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, and temporal)

Answer 1

Frontal: Action planning and execution
Parietal: Touch, Proprioception
Occipital: Vision
Temporal: Auditory information

Question 2

Primary Motor Cortex main function is?

Answer 2

Learning new skill especially for fine finger and hand movement.

Question 3

What is plasticity in the Primary Motor Cortex?

Answer 3

Experience-dependent reorganisation. Mapping changes quickly with training.

Question 4

What is the difference in terms of the activity in the Primary Motor Cortex in preferred and nonpreferred hand?

Answer 4

There may be less Cortical inhibition in the preferred playing hand leading to a quicker brain motor cortex excitability.