The pathway that carries information to the parietal cortex is called the __________.
A) what system
B) where system
C) why system
D) when system

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The "where" system, also known as the dorsal stream, carries visual information to the parietal cortex which is responsible for processing spatial and location-related information. The "what" system, also known as the ventral stream, carries information to the temporal cortex which is responsible for processing object recognition and identification. The "why" and "when" systems are not recognized pathways in the brain.

The Pathway That Carries Information to the Parietal Cortex Is