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What structures are part of the limbic lobe and what are their functions?
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The limbic lobe includes the cingulate and para-hippocampal gyrus, and is involved in learning, memory, emotions, and smell.
What separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?
The central sulcus separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Where is Broca's area located and what is its function?
Broca's area is usually located in the left hemisphere of the frontal lobe and is involved in speech production.
Where is Wernicke's area located and what is its function?
Wernicke's area is usually located in the left hemisphere of the temporal lobe and is involved in the comprehension of language.
What mnemonic can help remember the functions of the frontal lobe?
Think of the engine of a car for action and executive control to remember the functions of the frontal lobe.
What is the primary function of the corpus callosum?
The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain and facilitates communication between them.
What is the role of the primary motor cortex located in the frontal lobe?
The primary motor cortex, located in the pre-central gyrus, initiates voluntary muscle movements.
What is the function of the primary somatosensory cortex in the parietal lobe?
The primary somatosensory cortex, located in the post-central gyrus, is involved in the conscious awareness of sensations.
What is the role of the insular cortex found beneath the lateral sulcus?
The insular cortex is involved in taste and other visceral sensations.
What are the main functions of the frontal lobe?
The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functioning, including planning, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making, as well as motor control for voluntary muscle movements.
What are the peaks and grooves in the cerebral cortex called?
The peaks are called gyri (singular: gyrus) and the grooves are called sulci (singular: sulcus).
Describe the location and function of the occipital lobe.
The occipital lobe is located at the back of the brain and is primarily involved in vision, including the awareness and processing of visual stimuli.
What is the function of the visual association cortex in the occipital lobe?
The visual association cortex processes visual information for understanding and recognition.
What is the function of the primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe?
The primary auditory cortex provides awareness of auditory stimuli and is crucial for hearing.
How does the temporal lobe contribute to the processing of smell?
The primary olfactory cortex, located on the medial aspect of the temporal lobe, is involved in the sense of smell.
What is the primary function of the parietal lobe?
The parietal lobe is primarily involved in somatosensory processes, such as awareness of touch, pain, temperature, pressure, and vibration.
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