Reports from Psychologists Working with Chimpanzees Show That Apes Can

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Reports from psychologists working with chimpanzees show that apes can learn to interpret visual signs and use them in communication.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobes

Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; receives sensory input for touch and body position.

Sensory Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, such as touch, pain, temperature, and spatial orientation.

Lips

The fleshy, movable parts surrounding the opening of the mouth, involved in speaking, expressing emotions, and eating.

Sensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for receiving and processing sensory information from various parts of the body, located primarily in the parietal lobe.