Brain Structure and Function

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to brain structure and function from the lecture notes.

Synapse

The space between the terminal button of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron.

Corpus Callosum

A large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, allowing for communication and coordination.

Lateralization

The concept that each hemisphere of the brain is associated with specialized functions.

Gyri

Ridges covering the surface of the brain.

Sulci

Grooves covering the surface of the brain.

Frontal Lobe

Responsible for executive functioning and motor control.

Parietal Lobe

Responsible for processing various sensory and perceptual information.

Occipital Lobe

Responsible for visual processing.

Temporal Lobe

Responsible for emotion, memory, and language.

Longitudinal Fissure

A deep groove that separates the brain into two halves or hemispheres.

Prefrontal Cortex

Responsible for higher-level cognitive functioning.

Broca's Area

Essential for language production.

Somatosensory Cortex

Essential for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Auditory Cortex

The main area responsible for processing auditory information, located within the temporal lobe.

Wernicke's Area

Important for speech comprehension.