Which of the Following is True of the Occipital Lobe

Question

Which of the following is true of the occipital lobe?
A) Contains the primary visual cortex
B) Is a brain stem structure
C) Is responsible for all signals sent along the pyramidal tract
D) Contains the emetic center

Accepted Answer

The occipital lobe is responsible for receiving and processing visual information and contains the primary visual cortex. It is located in the back of the brain, above the cerebellum and behind the parietal and temporal lobes. B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the functions or location of the occipital lobe.