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6. Biopsychology
6.4 Localisation of Function in the Brain
6.4.1 Motor and Somatosensory Areas
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Localisation of function in the brain refers to the idea that different brain areas are specialized for different
functions
The
somatosensory area
processes sensory information from the body.
The motor cortex is located in the
frontal
lobe.
Damage to the motor cortex can result in impaired sensation.
False
Specific brain areas are responsible for specific tasks, such as movement or
sensation
.
Match the brain area with its function:
Motor cortex ↔️ Controls voluntary movements
Somatosensory cortex ↔️ Processes sensory information
The motor cortex is located in the parietal lobe.
False
The motor cortex controls voluntary
movements
.
The somatosensory cortex is located in the
parietal
lobe.
Topographical organisation in the motor cortex allows for precise control of
voluntary movements
.
Match the brain area feature with its description:
Motor areas ↔️ Control adjacent muscle groups
Somatosensory areas ↔️ Process sensory information
Arrange the following steps to describe topographical organisation in motor areas:
1️⃣ Motor cortex is divided into regions
2️⃣ Regions control specific muscle groups
3️⃣ Neighbouring regions control adjacent body parts
The somatosensory cortex processes voluntary movements.
False
The motor cortex is located in the
frontal
lobe.
What does the concept of localisation of function in the brain refer to?
Brain areas are specialised
The motor cortex is located in the
frontal
lobe.
What does the motor cortex control?
Voluntary movements
Each area of the motor cortex corresponds to different
muscle groups
.
The somatosensory cortex is located in the
parietal
lobe.
What does the somatosensory cortex process?
Sensory information
Topographical organisation in the brain ensures that adjacent areas in the
motor cortex
control adjacent body parts.
Topographical organisation enables precise control of voluntary
movements
.
Match the brain area with its function or characteristic:
Motor Cortex ↔️ Controls voluntary movements
Somatosensory Cortex ↔️ Processes sensory information
Topographical Organisation ↔️ Adjacent areas control adjacent body parts
Arrange the following symptoms of damage to the motor cortex in order of severity:
1️⃣ Muscle weakness
2️⃣ Paralysis
3️⃣ Difficulties with coordination
What is a common symptom of damage to the somatosensory cortex?
Loss of sensation
Damage to the
somatosensory cortex
can cause numbness or tingling sensations.
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