The Somatosensory Cortex Is Located in the _______ Lobe of the Brain

question 28

Multiple Choice

The somatosensory cortex is located in the _______ lobe of the brain.

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

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Definitions:

Labyrinth

A complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost; in anatomy, it refers to the inner ear's intricate structure involved in hearing and balance.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

CN VIII

Refers to the eighth cranial nerve, also known as the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance.

Organ of Corti

A structure in the cochlea of the ear containing hair cells that translate sound vibrations into nerve signals.