Language and The Brain

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Across
  1. 4. Each half of the brain responsible for controlling the opposite side of the body.
  2. 5. The specialization of brain functions in one hemisphere.
  3. 7. A reading and writing disorder involving letter confusion.
  4. 9. Nerve cells that transmit information through electrical signals.
  5. 10. When one hemisphere takes control over specific functions.
  6. 14. The outer layer of the brain involved in complex mental functions.
  7. 15. A visual-gestural language used by the deaf community.
  8. 16. A language disorder caused by brain damage.
  9. 18. Brain region associated with reasoning, planning, and movement.
  10. 19. The part of the brain that interprets visual information.
  11. 20. The brain region that processes sounds from the ears.
Down
  1. 1. The brain area responsible for understanding spoken language.
  2. 2. Brain region important for hearing and language comprehension.
  3. 3. The mental process of acquiring and understanding knowledge.
  4. 6. The brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize itself after injury.
  5. 8. Part of the brain controlling voluntary muscle movements.
  6. 11. The large bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres.
  7. 12. The area of the brain involved in speech production.
  8. 13. The ability to speak and understand two languages.
  9. 17. Brain lobe that processes touch and body sensations.