The Brain Areas: Function and Conditions Caused by Damage

Do you remember from previous videos and reading, what other name we might use for the sensory nerves? 

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Do you remember the other name for motor nerves (the nerves that cause muscles to contract and glands to secrete saliva and tears)?

What condition is caused by damage to the Cerebellum?

This condition is caused by damage to the left frontal lobe. It effects the person's expressive language.

• Broca's Aphasia

• Ataxia

• Left Hemispatial Inattention/Neglect

This condition is caused by damage with the left temporal lobe. It effects the person's receptive language (understanding of the language they hear) and their ability to choose words to convey precise meaning.

• Cortical aphasia

• left hemiparesis

• Wernicke's aphasia

What is left hemispatial inattention or neglect? What part of the brain is damaged?

What causes hemiparesis?

My patient has cortical vision impairment. Where in his brain is the damage?

What 3 areas of the brain help us with volitional muscle movement?

When swallowing is affected, the area of damage is likely to be in the _____.

• occipital lobes

• parietal lobes

• brainstem