The Postcentral Gyrus

Question

The postcentral gyrus
A) is a temporal lobe structure.
B) contains the primary visual cortex.
C) is a brain stem structure.
D) performs a sensory role.

Accepted Answer

The postcentral gyrus is located in the parietal lobe and is responsible for processing sensory information from the body. It is also known as the primary somatosensory cortex. Therefore, the best choice is D - performs a sensory role.