Can the human brain actually multitask?

Different regions of the cerebrum are specialized for specific tasks, such as learning new skills, talking, or strong memories.

Front area

Front area deals with planning, personality and working out problems. It is also responsible for primary motor function, or our ability to consciously move our muscles, and the two key areas related to speech, including Broca’s area.

Motor area

The motor area of the brain, also referred to as the Primary Motor cortex, is localized to the Precentral gyrus of the Frontal lobe and is responsible for carrying out. Motor area controls muscle movements.

Sensory area

Sensory areas are often represented in a manner that makes topographical sense. Sensory area processes sensations from our touch organs.

Visual area

Visual area receives information from the eyes. Visual information coming from the eyes passes through the lateral geniculate nucleus in the thalamus and then reaches the visual cortex.

Lower side lobes

Lower side lobes responsible for emotions and memory.

Speech and hearing area

Speech and hearing area controls the ability to speak, hear, and understand words.

 

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