The ________ Lobes Are Located at the Top and Back

question 86

Multiple Choice

The ________ lobes are located at the top and back of each cerebral hemisphere, containing the centers for touch, body position, and temperature.

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

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