Exam Questions With Complete Solution
2024
Right Hemisphere - ANSWER-This half of the brain specializes in perception of physical
environment, art, nonverbal communication, music & spiritual aspects. It receives
information from and controls the opposite side of the body. (left side of body)
Left Hemisphere - ANSWER-This half of the brain generally specializes in analysis,
calculation, problem solving, verbal communication, interpretation, language, reading &
writing. It receives info and controls opposite of the body. (right side of body)
Occipital lobe - ANSWER-portion posterior to the parietal and temporal lobes,
responsible for vision, that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain
lying in the back of the head
Temporal lobe - ANSWER-portion that lies below the frontal lobe, responsible for
hearing, taste, and smell
Frontal lobe - ANSWER-The lobe at the front of the brain associated with movement,
speech, and impulsive behavior.
Parietal lobe - ANSWER-portion behind to the frontal lobe, responsible for sensations
such as pain, temperature, and touch
Corpus Callosum - ANSWER-the large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain
hemispheres and carrying messages between them