The Four Lobes
What does the frontal lobe control?
speech formation, movement, and reasoning/logic
A person is having difficulty moving their arms. If the problem is in the brain, it might be located in their
Cerebellum
What does the brain stem do?
What is the parietal lobe?
This part of the brain is where you react to sensory (physical touch), and channels a reaction to pain.
A woman is having difficulty walking. If the problem is in her brain, it could be damage to her
Cerebellum
The cerebellum coordinates movement. Without your cerebellum, you couldn’t walk upright, or do simple things like touching your finger to your nose.
What is the occipital lobe responsible for?
Your occipital lobe controls how you react to your surroundings, what you see, and recognize the things around you.
An older man is having heart problems. If the problem is in his brain, it could be the result of damage to his
Brain Stem
How does the cerebrum affect our body?
The cerebrum holds all of our lobes, which control nearly every part of our function list as a human being.
Where are the four lobes all located in the brain?
They are located in the cerebral cortex.
A boy is having trouble remembering names and places. In what part of the brain would this problem occur.
Cortex
What does the corpus callosum do?
The corpus callosum connects the two cerebral hemispheres, allowing them to communicate. It is also involved in movement control, cognitive functions, and vision.
What does the temporal lobe do?
This is where we hear, and where our most amazing parts are stored (memories).
If someone is having trouble with their memory and recognizing where they are or what something is, what part of their brain is damaged?
Cortex
What goes on in the pre-motor area of the brain?
This part of the brain is what plans your movements.