Chapter 11, Problem 11P

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The functions of association areas.

Concept introduction:

The cerebral cortex can be divided into various functional areas, such as sensory, association, and motor areas. Each of these areas contains a number of neurons that provide a function to the brain.

The association areas are those areas that are neither sensory nor motor. They function to integrate the different structures of the brain. They are usually present in anterior parts of frontal lobes and in the lateral parts of parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes.