The part of the occipital lobe that contains the primary visual cortex is:
A)the lateral geniculate nucleus.
B)the optic chiasm.
C)the superior colliculus.
D)area V1.

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The primary visual cortex is also known as area V1 or the striate cortex, and is located in the occipital lobe of the brain. The lateral geniculate nucleus, optic chiasm, and superior colliculus are all structures within the visual pathway, but they are not part of the primary visual cortex.

The Part of the Occipital Lobe That Contains the Primary