Somatosensory Cortex Is to Auditory Cortex as the ___ Lobe

question 406

Multiple Choice

Somatosensory cortex is to auditory cortex as the ___ lobe is to the ___ lobe.

• A) temporal; parietal
• B) parietal; occipital
• C) occipital; parietal
• D) parietal; temporal

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Definitions:

Visceral Sensation

The internal sensations such as pain or pressure, perceived from within the body's internal organs.

Proprioception

Information about the position of the body and its various parts.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that detect and respond to stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, and temperature, facilitating perception.

Perception

The cognitive process of interpreting and making sense of sensory information to understand the environment around us.