U5L3 Flashcard Review

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What area interprets stimuli from different areas of the cerebral cortex?

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Sensory Association Area

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What are the functions of the Posterior Association (Gnostic) Area?

Back

Integration of sensory information and complex processing.

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What is the function of the frontal eye field?

Back

Controls voluntary eye movements.

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What are the primary functions of the temporal lobe?

Back

Auditory processing, language comprehension, and memory.

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Which cortex and hemisphere are affected if a person cannot move their left leg?

Back

Primary Motor Cortex, Right Hemisphere.

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What is the role of the Prefrontal Cortex?

Back

Involved in complex cognitive behavior, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

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What does the Primary Sensory Cortex do?

Back

Processes sensory information from the body.

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What is the function of the Primary Motor Cortex?

Back

Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

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What is the role of the Premotor Cortex?

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Involved in planning and coordinating movements.

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What is the function of the Visual Association Area?

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Interprets visual stimuli and integrates visual information.