In humans and other primates,large bilateral auditory cortex lesions produce
A) permanent total deafness.
B) permanent partial deafness.
C) a permanent deficit in the ability to localize sounds and discriminate frequencies.
D) total deafness that is permanent only in the ipsilateral field.
E) total deafness that is permanent only in the contralateral field.

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Large bilateral auditory cortex lesions lead to a permanent deficit in the ability to localize sounds and discriminate frequencies in both ears. These functions require processing of auditory information in the auditory cortex, which is located in the temporal lobes of the brain. Other areas of the brain may still respond to sound and allow for some degree of hearing, but with impaired localization and discrimination abilities. Total deafness is not typically observed with auditory cortex lesions.

In Humans and Other Primates,large Bilateral Auditory Cortex Lesions Produce