Which Lobes of the Brain Receive the Input That Enables

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which lobes of the brain receive the input that enables you to feel someone scratching your back?

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

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, responsible for processing auditory information and involved in memory and emotion.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the brain involved in coordination of voluntary movements, balance, and posture, located under the cerebrum.

Parasympathetic Component

Part of the autonomic nervous system involved in rest and digest activities, counteracting the action of the sympathetic nervous system.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and pass through various foramina in the skull to innervate structures in the head, neck, and visceral organs directly.