The Primary Somatosensory Cortex is Found in Which Cerebral Structure

Question

The primary somatosensory cortex is found in which cerebral structure?
A) frontal lobe
B) occipital lobe
C) temporal lobe
D) insula
E) parietal lobe

Accepted Answer

The primary somatosensory cortex is located in the parietal lobe, which is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and temperature. Other lobes mentioned in the options have different functions, such as the frontal lobe which is involved in higher-order cognitive activities and the occipital lobe which is responsible for processing visual information. The insula and temporal lobes are also involved in different sensory and cognitive functions, but not specifically related to somatosensation.