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QuizMultiple Choice

The Cerebrum

Question 7 • Psychology A

The somatosensory cortex is in the __________ lobe.

Answer
A
frontal
B
occipital
C
parietal
D
temporal

Explanation

The primary somatosensory cortex is located in the parietal lobe, specifically in the postcentral gyrus. It receives and processes sensations such as touch, pressure, pain, and temperature, so the correct choice is the parietal lobe.

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