Which lobe of the brain deals primarily with sensory function?
a. Frontal lobe c. Occipital lobe
b. Temporal lobe d. Parietal lobe
D
The parietal lobe is primarily concerned with sensory functions, including integration of sensory information; awareness of body parts; interpretation of touch, pressure, and pain; and recognition of object size, shape, and texture. Injury to these areas may result in tactile sensory loss on the opposite side of the body.
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