The somatosensory cortex serves as the leading edge of the ____ lobe.
A) temporal
B) parietal
C) occipital
D) motor cortex

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The somatosensory cortex is located in the parietal lobe and is responsible for processing sensory information from different parts of the body. It is located in the leading edge of the parietal lobe, hence the correct answer is B. The temporal lobe is responsible for auditory processing and memory, the occipital lobe is responsible for visual processing, and the motor cortex is responsible for controlling voluntary movements.

The Somatosensory Cortex Serves as the Leading Edge of the ____