Gladys had a stroke that has left her unable to detect certain sensations of her face. Based on this information, which region of the brain is most likely affected?
A) Parietal lobe, in middle region of the postcentral gyrus
B) Parietal lobe, in the most inferior region of the postcentral gyrus
C) Frontal lobe, in middle region of the precentral gyrus
D) Frontal lobe, in most inferior region of the precentral gyrus

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The postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe is responsible for processing somatosensory information, including sensations from the face. The middle region of the postcentral gyrus is specifically associated with facial sensation.

Gladys Had a Stroke That Has Left Her Unable to Detect