Logan had a tumor in his brain the doctors believe that was there from Birth to 1 year and 10 months of age,The tumor was located in the right temporal lobe of the brain. When it was discovered the tumor was the size of a golfball. It was then surgically removed! Logan had been also having seizures from 6 months of age to 1 year and 10 months also.
Now you must be wondering how does the temporal lobe function! Here are the basic functions of the temporal lobe. Have a look at them.
SpeechSpeech is governed by the left temporal lobe of the brain. This lobe contains the language zone, Wernicke's area, which is a part of the brain that is responsible for controlling the mental processing necessary for speech. It controls the processes involved in comprehension and verbal memory.
Memory
The hippocampus, which plays a crucial role in long term memory retention is located in the temporal lobe. It stores the essential components of memory, that you can recall consciously and describe. These memories can be anything like, facts, events, people and places. It plays an important role in retrieving information stored in the brain. It is an important function of temporal lobe.
Reading
Reading comprehension and retention entirely depends on the temporal lobe. It processes the sounds and written words into meaningful information. The temporal lobe allows you to remember what you read and stores the information for you to recollect later.
Emotional Responses
The amygdalae, located deep within the temporal lobes play an important role in processing memory of emotional responses. It enhances mood stability, and deflection in the activity of this lobe can cause fluctuating or unpredictable moods and behavior. The temporal lobe is also concerned with the expression of fear. Researchers say that the temporal lobes may be stimulated during spiritual or religious experiences, and those with temporal lobe epilepsy appear to be highly sensitive to extraordinary experiences.
Auditory Responses
A section in the temporal lobe known as the primary auditory cortex, is responsible for receiving and interpretation of information that is transmitted through the auditory responses. It responds to different sound frequencies and also helps in determining the location of a particular sound.
Visual Processing
The most advanced types of visual memory are processed and interpreted by the lower portions of the temporal lobe. Feelings of conviction and insight are also due to the temporal lobes.
Olfactory Functions
The olfactory lobe, which is responsible for identification and recognition of olfactory information is situated in the lower surface of the temporal lobe.
