Reception and evaluation of most sensory information, such as touch, balance, and taste are all associated with
A) the temporal lobes.
B) the frontal lobes of cerebral cortex.
C) the parietal lobes of cerebral cortex.
D) the occipital lobes of the cerebral cortex.
E) the cerebellum.

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The parietal lobes of the cerebral cortex are primarily responsible for reception and evaluation of most sensory information, including touch, temperature, and pain, as well as information about body position and movement (i.e. proprioception). The frontal lobes are more involved in higher level cognitive processes like decision making and planning. The temporal lobes are responsible for auditory processing and memory consolidation, and the occipital lobes are responsible for processing visual information. The cerebellum is involved in coordinating movement and maintaining balance.

Reception and Evaluation of Most Sensory Information, Such as Touch