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2.2 Brain Lobes<br />

Figure 2: Different lobes of the brain<br />

Image by John A Beal, Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center Shreveport<br />

Temporal Lobe:<br />

It is located on the bottom section of the brain. Primary auditory cortex which is<br />

responsible for interpreting sounds <strong>and</strong> language we hear is located in this lobe. <strong>This</strong> lobe<br />

is associated with perception <strong>and</strong> recognition of auditory stimuli, memory, <strong>and</strong> speech.<br />

Occipital Lobe:<br />

It is located at the back portion of the brain. Primary visual cortex, which receives <strong>and</strong><br />

interprets information from the retinas of the eyes, is located in this lobe. <strong>This</strong> lobe is<br />

associated with interpreting visual stimuli <strong>and</strong> information.<br />

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