Match these descriptions with the appropriate lobe of cortex.
-Involved in memory, perception, and emotion; contains the auditory cortex; and, in the left hemisphere, is involved in language comprehension.
A)temporal lobe
B)occipital lobe
C)prefrontal lobe
D)frontal lobe
E)parietal lobe

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The temporal lobe is involved in memory, perception, and emotion, contains the auditory cortex, and in the left hemisphere, is involved in language comprehension.

Answer: B
 The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Answer: C
 The prefrontal lobe is involved in higher order thinking, decision-making, and personality expression.

Answer: D
 The frontal lobe is responsible for higher-level thinking, planning, and movement control.

Answer: E
 The parietal lobe is involved in processing sensory information from the body, including touch and spatial awareness.

Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Lobe of Cortex