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Parietal Lobes and Somatosensory Cortex
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AP.090 Parietal Lobes and Somatosensory Cortex
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A palm-pressure task increases activity in a narrow parietal strip, while a broader parietal region is active when the person combines pressure, shape, and location. Which distinction is best?
A
The parietal lobe is an endocrine gland, while the somatosensory cortex controls hormones.
B
The somatosensory cortex is the entire brain, while the parietal lobe is only the spinal cord.
C
The somatosensory cortex is a specific touch-processing area within the broader parietal lobe, which also includes association areas.
D
The parietal lobe processes only sound, while the somatosensory cortex processes only vision.
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