#brain lobes

sum brain lobes

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Frontal Lobe -- behind the forehead -- responsible for      -- thinking      -- planning      -- memory      -- judgment

Parietal Lobe -- extends from the middle to the back of the skull -- processes information about touch

Occipital Lobe -- back of skull -- processes visual information

Temporal Lobe -- between ears -- responsible for hearing and language

Frontal Lobe -- memory -- intelligence -- behavior -- emotions -- motor function -- smell

Parietal Lobe -- somatic sensations -- speech

Occipital Lobe -- vision -- speech

Temporal Lobe -- hearing -- smell -- memory -- speech

In this model we can see the major divisions that make the different lobes of the brain. In orange we can see the frontal lobe, its primary role is higher order thinking.  This is also known as decision making and problem solving. For example, is it okay to cross the road (assessing risk and safety) , and waiting for the light to turn green before driving. This region also plays a role in emotional regulation and personality.

In blue we have the parietal lobe, and this lobe takes its name from the bone plate that sits above it. The parietal lobe is primarily responsible for interpreting sensory information, so information from our body (arms, legs, any part of the body). Touch, temperature, pain sensations are relayed to this part of the brain for it to interpret.

In green, the back of the brain, is the occipital lobe. Its primary role is to interpret visual information from our eyes.

What are Brain Lobes?