The Area of the Brain That Is Involved in Mental

question 94

Multiple Choice

The area of the brain that is involved in mental processes such as thought, language, and perception is called the

• A)limbic cortex
• B)motor cortex
• C)sensory cortex
• D)association cortex

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Senses

The sensory systems associated with the skin that detect touch, temperature, and pain.

Acceleration

The rate at which an object’s velocity changes with time, often measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Pressure

the feeling of psychological strain and stress, often arising from external sources that demand high performance or coping.

Vestibular System

The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.