With Which of the Following is the Parietal Lobe Most

Question

With which of the following is the parietal lobe most associated?
A) Precentral gyrus
B) Somatosensory area
C) Motor speech area
D) "Executive" functions

Accepted Answer

The somatosensory area, located in the parietal lobe, is responsible for processing tactile information such as touch and pressure sensations from the body. The precentral gyrus is associated with motor function, the motor speech area is located in the frontal lobe, and "executive" functions (such as decision-making and planning) are associated with the frontal lobe as well.