GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

BRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes the Occipital Lobe?
A
This area receives incoming touch sensations from the rest of the body
B
The function of these lobes is to process sound sensed by the ears
C
One of the major functions of this area is to interpret messages from our eyes.
D
It is believed that this part of the brain is responsible for abstract thought and emotional control. This area also includes Broca’s Area.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main job of your occipital lobe is decoding the messages sent from your eyes and turning that information into forms the rest of your brain can use. That job happens in two specific areas in your occipital lobe: the primary visual cortex and the secondary visual cortex.

Detailed explanation-2: -The occipital lobes sit at the back of the head and are responsible for visual perception, including colour, form and motion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is the Occipital Lobe Located? The occipital lobe is located at the very back of the brain, and contains the primary visual cortex, which is responsible for interpreting incoming visual information. It is the smallest lobe of the brain, accounting for around 12% of the total surface area of the brain’s cortex.

Detailed explanation-4: -The occipital lobe is found in the back portion of the brain where it caters to the primary visual cortex. It is the portion of the human brain that functions as a visual processing region-interpreting the information that the eyes perceived.

Detailed explanation-5: -Occipital lobe The primary visual cortex, also known as V1, receives visual information from the eyes.

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