The cerebral Cortex Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cerebral cortex?
A
It is the centre of conscious thought, It recalls memory and alters behaviour in light of experience.
2
Q
List the localised areas of the cerebral cortex
A
- Sensory areas
- Motor areas
- Association areas (involves language processing, personality, imagination, and intelligence)
3
Q
What does the left central hemisphere do?
A
It deals with information from the right visual field and controls the right side of the body and vice versa.
4
Q
How do the cerebral hemispheres transfer information?
A
Through the corpus callosum
