The human brain has various parts, each responsible for different functions.
This discussion focuses on the cerebral cortex, the outer portion of the brain, which is wrinkled to increase surface area and accommodate more neurons.
Cerebral Cortex Lobes
Frontal Lobe
Located at the front of the brain.
Composed of:
Motor Cortex: Controls body movements. Stimulation can cause physical reactions like twitches.
Prefrontal Cortex: Involved in executive functions such as thinking, problem-solving, and directing brain activities.
Broca's Area: Involved in speech production.
Parietal Lobe
Positioned at the top and back of the brain.
Functions include:
Somatosensory Cortex: Processes sensory information related to touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.
Involved in spatial processing and manipulation, helping understand one's position and surroundings.
Works closely with the motor cortex in what is referred to as the sensorimotor cortex.
Occipital Lobe
Located at the back of the brain.
Primarily responsible for vision processing.
Includes the Striate Cortex, characterized by its striped appearance under a microscope.
Temporal Lobe
Found at the sides of the brain.
Responsible for auditory processing.
Contains Wernicke's Area, crucial for language reception and comprehension.
Additional Notes
Each lobe has functions beyond those listed but these are the primary associations to consider.
The brain's lobes work together to integrate various sensory and motor functions, impacting overall cognitive and physical capabilities.