Localisation of function in the brain

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    • What is the main topic discussed in the study material?
      Localisation of function in the brain
    • What does localisation of function refer to in the context of the brain?
      It refers to the idea that specific areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions.
    • What are the key components of the localisation of function in the brain?
      • Localisation versus holistic theory
      • Evidence from neurosurgery
      • Evidence from brain scans
      • The motor, somatosensory, visual, and auditory centres
      • Language localisation
    • What are the main centres of the brain mentioned in the study material?
      The motor, somatosensory, visual, and auditory centres
    • What is a counterpoint to the localisation theory mentioned in the study material?
      A challenge to localisation theory comes from evidence questioning language localisation.
    • What type of evidence is used to support localisation of function?
      Evidence from neurosurgery and brain scans
    • How does case study evidence contribute to understanding localisation of function?
      It provides unique cases of neurological damage to infer brain function.
    • What is a potential limitation of case study evidence in supporting localisation of function?
      Unique cases are often difficult to generalize to the broader population.
    • What is the curious case of Phineas Gage mentioned in the study material?
      It is a case study that illustrates the effects of brain injury on personality and behaviour.
    • What is meant by the term "localisation of function" in a practical example?
      It refers to specific brain areas controlling functions like movement or speech.
    • Where is the motor area located in the brain?
      In the frontal lobe
    • Where is the visual area located in the brain?
      In the occipital lobe
    • Where is the auditory area located in the brain?
      In the temporal lobe
    • How do Broca's and Wernicke's areas contribute to language localisation?
      Broca's area is involved in speech production, while Wernicke's area is involved in language comprehension.
    • What has research shown about localisation of function in the brain?
      Research has provided evidence supporting the idea that specific brain areas are linked to specific functions.
    • What are the exam questions related to localisation of function in the brain?
      1. Explain what is meant by localisation of function. [3 marks]
      2. State the location in the brain of:
      • The motor area [1 mark]
      • The visual area [1 mark]
      • The auditory area [1 mark]
      1. Explain how Broca's and Wernicke's areas contribute to language localisation. [4 marks]
      2. Discuss what research has shown about localisation of function in the brain. [16 marks]
    • What is the significance of evaluating evidence supporting localisation of function?
      It helps assess the validity and reliability of the localisation theory.
    • How might the validity of evidence supporting localisation theory be affected?
      Unique cases may not represent the general population, affecting the conclusions drawn.
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