Localisation of Function

What does localisation of function mean?

• Different areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions or behaviours.
• All parts of the brain contribute equally to all functions.
• The brain is unable to recover after damage.
• All brain functions are identical in every individual.

Which lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing?

• Parietal lobe
• Temporal lobe
• Occipital lobe
• Frontal lobe

What is the main role of Broca’s area?

• Controlling body movements.
• Comprehending speech and language
• Producing speech
• Processing visual information

What type of aphasia is caused by damage to Wernicke’s area?

• Impaired speech production but intact comprehension
• Impaired language comprehension but fluent speech
• Loss of motor coordination
• Visual impairments

Which part of the brain separates the motor area from the somatosensory area?

• Central sulcus
• Lateral sulcus
• Corpus callosum
• Hippocampus

What does the parietal lobe primarily process?

• Language and speech
• Body awareness and touch sensations.
• Visual information.
• Emotional regulation.

Which area of the brain was damaged in the famous case of Phineas Gage?

• Hippocampus
• Occipital lobe
• Frontal lobe
• Temporal lobe

What was the key finding in Broca’s study of Patient Tan?

• Tan had damage to his occipital lobe, causing visual impairments
• Tan’s inability to produce speech was linked to damage in the left frontal lobe.
• Tan’s case demonstrated that speech comprehension occurs in the temporal lobe.
• Tan’s motor skills were impaired due to damage in the parietal lobe.

What does brain plasticity refer to?

• The inability of the brain to adapt after damage
• The brain's ability to reorganise itself and compensate for damaged areas
• The localisation of all functions to specific brain areas
• The fixed nature of brain functions in adulthood

Which of the following best defines localisation of function in the brain?

• The brain's ability to rewire itself after damage.
• Theory that different areas of the brain are responsible for specific functions or behaviours.
• The idea that all parts of the brain work together for every action and thought process
• The concept that brain function is identical across all individuals