Researchers find area in brain responsible for facial recognition

Q.  Which area of the brain has been identified as responsible for recognising human facial expressions?
- Published on 21 Apr 16

a. Angular Cingulate Cortex
b. Cerebral Cortex
c. Temporal Lobe
d. Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus

ANSWER: Posterior Superior Temporal Sulcus
 
Scientists placed college students into an MRI machine and showed more than 1000 photos of facial expressions of people. The area on the right side of the brain is associated with the posterior superior temporal sulcus is directly responsible for facial recognition.
  • This part of the brain activated when test subjects looked at people making facial expressions
  • Neural patterns within this brain area are specialised for recognition of movement in specific parts of the face.
  • Grains decode facial expressions through setting up of key muscle movements in the face of the person one is looking at
  • Humans use numerous facial expressions to convey emotions and non-verbal communication signals and language

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