EXAM- Hemispheric Specialisation

Question 1

What is the corpus callosum?

Answer 1

Connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres of the brain

Question 2

Name 5 LEFT hemisphere specialisations

Answer 2

• Receive and process sensations from right side of the body
• Control voluntary movements from right side of the body
• Verbal tasks ( eg- speech production )
• Analysis ( eg- maths )
• Logical reasoning

Question 3

Name 5 RIGHT hemispheric specialisations

Answer 3

• Receive and process sensations from the left side of the body
• Control voluntary movements on the left side of the body
• Creativity ( eg-new ideas )
• Fantasy ( eg-daydreaming )
• Appreciation of art and music