Darla was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. Her sense of touch has been affected. Which part of the brain is the most likely site of the damage?
A) frontal lobe
B) temporal lobe
C) occipital lobe
D) parietal lobes

Question

Darla was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. Her sense of touch has been affected. Which part of the brain is the most likely site of the damage?
A) frontal lobe
B) temporal lobe 
C) occipital lobe
D) parietal lobes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parietal lobes are responsible for processing sensory information, including touch. Damage to this area of the brain can result in a reduced sense of touch or an inability to properly process tactile information.

Darla Was in an Automobile Accident That Resulted in an Injury