The area of the brain that receives information regarding feelings such as heat, cold, touch, and our awareness of balance is called the
A)frontal cortex
B)motor cortex
C)somatic sensory cortex
D)association cortex

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The somatic sensory cortex, also known as the primary somatosensory cortex, is responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including sensations of heat, cold, touch, and proprioception (awareness of body position and movement), making it the correct answer.

The Area of the Brain That Receives Information Regarding Feelings