The Cerebrum

The primary __________ cortex contains a map of the body based on the importance of sensory input from different parts of the body. A. somatosensory B. visual C. auditory D. motor

A. somatosensory

The two hemispheres of the brain are divided by the ___________. A. corpus callosum B. longitudinal fissure C. cerebral cortex D. latitudinal fissure

B. longitudinal fissure

Located in the back of the head, the __________ lobe is where most visual signals are sent. A. frontal B. temporal C. occipital D. parietal

C. occipital

The somatosensory cortex is in the __________ lobe. A. frontal B. occipital C. parietal D. temporal

C. parietal

The primary __________ cortex specializes in receiving signals from different parts of the body. A. visual B. motor C. somatosensory D. auditory

C. somatosensory

Integration of visual input and monitoring the body's orientation in space are functions of the __________ lobe. A. temporal B. frontal C. occipital D. parietal

D. parietal

The parietal lobe is the portion of the cerebral cortex located below the temporal lobe. T F

F

Each hemisphere of the brain specializes in assisting various functions of the body. T F

T

The corpus callosum is comprised of more than 200 million axons that connect the hemispheres of the brain. T F

T

The left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body. T F

T