Cerebral Lobes Review

Front

Which lobe allows us to process what we are seeing?

Back

Occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing.

Front

Which lobe is responsible for auditory processing?

Back

Temporal lobe is responsible for processing sounds.

Front

What are the ridges on the cerebrum called?

Back

Gyri are the ridges on the cerebrum.

Front

What are the grooves between the gyri called?

Back

Sulci are the grooves between the gyri.

Front

Which lobe is involved in decision making and problem solving?

Back

Frontal lobe is involved in decision making and problem solving.

Front

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

Back

The parietal lobe processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Front

What is the Lateral/Sylvian Fissure?

Back

The Lateral/Sylvian Fissure separates the frontal and temporal lobes.

Front

Which lobe is primarily responsible for processing taste?

Back

The Insula lobe is involved in processing taste.

Front

What is the role of the occipital lobe in vision?

Back

The occipital lobe interprets visual information from the eyes.

Front

What is the primary function of the temporal lobe?

Back

The temporal lobe is responsible for processing auditory information and memory.