Which of the following is false regarding the posterior parietal lobes?
a) The cells in this region are specialized for processing spatial relations.
b) This region is responsible for perceiving figure ground separation.
c) The neurons in this region are responsive to both visual fields, which allows for the computation of an object's exact position in space.
d) The neurons in this region appear to be able tot rack moving objects and respond differentially to the direction and speed of the movement.
e) This region is responsible for creating stable maps of the world and placing items within this map.
Answer: B
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