The parietal lobe of the brain:

A) is where the optic nerve originates and processes vision.
B) is important for voluntary motor action and personality traits.
C) controls somatic functions for the contralateral side of the body.
D) controls functions such as long-term memory


Answer: C) controls somatic functions for the contralateral side of the body.

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