Psychology 3325 Lecture Notes - Auditory Cortex, Visual Cortex, Primary Motor Cortex
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Control of behaviour regulating physiological functions looks inward (body temperature, blood pressure, nutrient levels) Organization of cerebral cortex contains large groove/fissure called central fissure provides important dividing line between anterior part of cerebral cortex and posterior regions. Posterior toward back cerbral cortex divided into 4 areas/lobes, named for bones of skulls that cover them: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. Brain contains 2 of each lobe, one in each hemisphere. Frontal lobe front portion of cerebral cortex, including broca"s speech area and motor cortex; damage impairs movement, planning, and flexibility in behavioural strategies. Occipital lobe nearmost portion of cerebral cortex; contains primary visual cortex. We become aware of events in environment through 5 major senses: Vision, audition, olfaction, gustation, and somatosenses (touch, pain, temperature) three areas of cerebral cortex receive information from sensory organs. Primary visual cortex region of cerebral cortex that receives information directly from visual system; located on inner surface of occipital lobe.
