Incoming Sensory Information Is Integrated; That Is, It Is Processed

question 23

Multiple Choice

Incoming sensory information is integrated; that is, it is processed and interpreted and a course of action is taken. At which of the following locations does the integration process occur?

• A) spinal cord and brain stem
• B) cerebellum
• C) cerebral cortex
• D) All of these choices are correct

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