Biology I - Brain Structure - Cerebral Cortex

Q: What’s the difference between gyri and sulci?

A: Gyri are ridges; sulci are shallow grooves in the cortex.

Q: What’s the role of an association cortex?

A: Integrates information for higher functions like planning and decision-making.

Q: Which hemisphere usually controls language, and what’s the exception?

A: Left hemisphere; some individuals use both or the right.

Q: What does the right cerebral hemisphere specialize in regarding attention?

A: Awareness of both sides of the body and environment.

Q: Which type of cortex handles basic motor or sensory tasks?

A: The primary cortex.

Q: How is visual, motor, and somatosensory information processed in the cortex?

A: Contralaterally - opposite side of the brain.

Q: How is auditory and olfactory input processed in the brain?

A: Bilaterally-on both sides.