Norbert has a brain tumor that is pressing on areas of his right parietal lobe.Based on what is known about the functions of the lobes within the cerebral cortex, you should predict that Norbert will have difficulty:
A)moving portions of the right side of his body
B)moving portions of the left side of his body
C)sensing touch and temperature on the left side of his body
D)sensing touch and temperature on the right side of his body

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The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information, including touch and temperature sensation. As Norbert's tumor is in his right parietal lobe, it is likely that he will have difficulty sensing touch and temperature on the opposite side of his body, which is the left side.

Norbert Has a Brain Tumor That Is Pressing on Areas