Anatomy & functions of different brain regions

Question 1

What is the key parts of the Motor areas?

Answer 1

• Primary Motor cortex: controls voluntary movements
• Broca’s area: important for speaking and language (usually on the left side)

Question 2

What is the prefrontal cortex?

Answer 2

• Handles working memory for spatial tasks
• Problem solving
• Emotion and behaviour

Question 3

What is the sensory areas and related association areas?

Answer 3

1. Primary Somatosensory Cortex: Detects touch, pressure, and pain.
2. Gustatory Cortex: Processes taste.
3. Somatosensory Association Cortex: Interprets the sense of touch.

Question 4

What is the Wernicke’s area?

Answer 4

Wernicke’s Area: Helps understand spoken and written language (usually on the left side).

Question 5

What is the primary visual cortex?

Answer 5

Primary Visual Cortex: Processes what you see.

Question 6

What is the cerebellum?

Answer 6

key for balance and coordination.