Biology I - Brain Structure - Functions of cerebral cortex
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Q: Why is the cerebral cortex wrinkled?
A: To increase surface area and fit more neurons.
Q: What does the motor cortex in the frontal lobe control?
A: Voluntary body movements.
Q: What role does the prefrontal cortex play?
A: Executive functions like decision-making and directing attention.
Q: Which lobe contains Broca’s area, and what is its function?
A: Frontal lobe; speech production.
Q: What is the main function of the somatosensory cortex?
A: Processing touch, pain, temperature, and body position.
Q: What parietal lobe function helps with navigating space?
A: Spatial processing and orientation.
Q: Which lobe processes visual information, and what is its cortex called?
A: Occipital lobe; striate cortex.
Q: What does Wernicke’s area do, and where is it located?
A: Language comprehension; in the temporal lobe.