The Postcentral Gyrus Is in the _____ Lobe of the Cortex;

question 48

Multiple Choice

The postcentral gyrus is in the _____ lobe of the cortex; it contains the primary _____ area.

• A) parietal, somatosensory
• B) parietal, motor
• C) frontal, somatosensory
• D) frontal, motor

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