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The Corpus Callosum & Hemispheric Lateralization
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The Corpus Callosum & Hemispheric Lateralization
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Each hemisphere primarily controls and receives sensory input from the opposite side of the body. The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of your brain, allowing them to communicate with each other.
Hemispheric Lateralization
Left hemisphere is dominant for:
- Language production and comprehension
- Selective attention
- Positive emotions
Right hemisphere is dominant for:
- Nonverbal processing
- Spatial tasks
- Music
- Visual Recognition
Women tend to have fewer differences between left and right hemispheres than men.
Watch Out!
People aren't right-brained or left-brained! You use your whole brain every day!
Practice: The Corpus Callosum & Hemispheric Lateralization
Simya is a split-brain patient. When Dr. Bob presents an apple to her right visual field, she is _______________, due to the _____________ hemisphere