Chapter 15

The Cerebrum

• 1. Front part of cerebrum controls emotion and thought.
• 2. The middle part controls touch and movement.
• 3. The back part controls vision.
• 4. Speech is controlled on the left side near the middle of the cerebelum.

Strokes occur when part of the blood flow to the brain is suddenly cut off.

Where a blood clot is broken up and blood flow is restored and symptoms disappear within 24 hours.

• 1. Generalized
• 2. Partial
• 3. Status epilepticus