The perception of "where" a stimulus is in space and in relation to body parts is a function of the:

Question

A) Occipital lobe
B) Parietal lobe
C) Hypothalamus
D) Prefrontal cortex

Answer 1

Ans: B
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In the parietal lobe, just behind the primary sensory cortex is the somatosensory association cortex (areas 5 and 7), which is connected with the thalamic nuclei, and with the primary sensory cortex is the region necessary for perceiving the meaningfulness of integrated sensory information from various sensory systems, especially the perception of "where" the stimulus is in space and in relation to body parts. Maintenance of blood gas concentration, water balance, food consumption, and major aspects of endocrine and autonomic nervous system control requires hypothalamic function. The prefrontal cortex is involved in anticipation and prediction of consequences of behavior. Integrity of the association cortex of the occipital lobe is required for gnostic visual function, by which the meaningfulness of visual experience occurs.