Functions
Identify at least one function of the Occipital lobe.
receive visual stimuli from the eyes, process the information, and forward the information to the frontal lobe which will formulate a response
True or false: The cortex is made up of 5 parts.
2 in the back and 3 in the front.
False- it is made up of 4
What letter does all the disorders mentioned start with?
A
What is one of the frontal Lobes function?
Emotional expression, problem solving, memory, language, judgment, and sexual behaviors.
The cortex is one of the smallest parts of the brain
False
Name one disorder that occurs if the Cortex is damaged.
depressive disorders, difficulty in decision-making, lack of impulse control, memory issues, and attention problems.
What function does the temporal lobe do?
such as hearing, The primary auditory cortex receives sensory information from the ears and secondary areas process the information into meaningful units such as speech and words.
what is grey matter composed of ?
the brain's neuronal cell bodies
True or False- The Temporal lobe can cause hallucinations and vision problems if damaged.
False! only the occipital lobe can if it was damaged.
What part is the Cerebral Cortex
is the thin layer of the brain that covers the outer portion of the cerebrum
What is the Parietal Lobe functions
interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.
Name the four parts (lobes) that make up the Cortex
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
How can the frontal lobe be repaired?
The frontal lobe can be repaired by spending time with others so they can support them as they recover
Spend a lot of time with specialist
Support groups and organizations to help
WHICH OF THESE IS NOT A FUNCTION OF THE CEREBRAL CORTEX
Trick question, they are all functions, haha
What are the folds and ridges that make up the cortex called?
Sulci and Gyri
What three types of areas is the cerebral Cortex made up of?
sensory, motor, and association areas
Agraphi is what?
Agraphi is a condition where it makes it difficult to write and in some cases unable to write at all.