The brain is divided into four major lobes, each associated with different functions:
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Frontal Lobe:
- Location: The largest lobe, located at the front of the brain.
- Functions: Involved in higher cognitive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, planning, impulse control, and emotional regulation. It also plays a crucial role in voluntary motor activity and the production of speech.
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Parietal Lobe:
- Location: Located behind the frontal lobe, at the top of the brain.
- Functions: Processes sensory information from various modalities, particularly relating to touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception. It is involved in spatial awareness and navigation.
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Temporal Lobe:
- Location: Located on the sides of the brain, beneath the frontal and parietal lobes.
- Functions: Involved in processing auditory information, language comprehension, and memory formation. The temporal lobe houses structures critical for the processing of emotions and auditory stimuli.
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Occipital Lobe:
- Location: Located at the back of the brain.
- Functions: Primarily responsible for visual processing. It interprets visual stimuli and is involved in aspects of vision such as color, motion, and depth perception.
When labeling these lobes on a diagram of the brain, you will typically find:
- Frontal Lobe: Located at the front.
- Parietal Lobe: Behind the frontal lobe at the top.
- Temporal Lobe: On the outer sides, below the frontal and parietal lobes.
- Occipital Lobe: At the posterior part, at the back of the brain.
Be sure to check the orientation of the diagram (anterior vs posterior) when labeling.