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Which condition occurs when blood collects between the dura mater and arachnoid membrane?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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What is the main function of the occipital lobe?
A
Regulating emotions
B
Interpreting auditory information
C
Coordinating voluntary movements
D
Processing visual information
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Identify the location of the occipital lobe in the brain. It is situated at the back of the brain, near the base of the skull.
Understand the primary role of the occipital lobe, which is associated with visual processing.
Recognize that the occipital lobe contains the primary visual cortex, which is crucial for interpreting visual stimuli.
Differentiate the functions of other brain lobes: the temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing, the frontal lobe in regulating emotions and coordinating voluntary movements.
Conclude that the main function of the occipital lobe is processing visual information, as it is primarily responsible for receiving and interpreting visual data from the eyes.
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