Basic Brain
How many brain hemispheres are there?
two
What is the parietal lobe generally responsible for?
Processing sensory information (including touch, pain, temperature, and spatial relationships). Also, the parietal lobe is important for directing and maintaining attention as well as language and mathematics.
What is the cerebellum ("little brain") responsible for?
Motor control and coordination
What is the name of the lobe that is closest to the forehead and eyes?
Frontal lobe (or prefrontal cortex)
Which side of the brain is generally responsible for artistic abilities?
Right side
How many lobes of the brain are there?
4
What is the temporal lobe generally responsible for?
Processing auditory information, memory, and language comprehension. It also plays a role in visual processing, emotional responses, and maintaining homeostasis.
What is the brainstem generally responsible for?
Regulates many vital autonomic functions including heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, and digestion
What is the name of the lobe that is at the back of the brain?
Occipital lobe
If you have difficulty producing or comprehending speech, what side of the brain is likely affected?
Left side
The right side of the brain typically controls what part of the body's motor function?
The left side
What is the frontal lobe generally responsible for?
Decision-making, planning, problem-solving, and voluntary movement. It also plays a crucial role in personality, social behavior, and emotional regulation.
Where is the brain stem located?
Underneath/At the back and bottom of the brain
If you experience irritability, lethargy, difficulty picking up on social cues, or difficulty maintaining posture, what side of the brain is likely affected?
Right side
What are the three main parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Brain Stem
What is the occipital lobe primarily responsible for?
Processing visual information. This includes tasks like recognizing objects, faces, and colors, as well as interpreting spatial relationships and motion.
The motor cortex is located in which lobe?
Frontal lobe
Which side of the brain is generally responsible for logical and analytical thinking?
Left side
What does CNS stand for?
Central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.