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Brain and neuropsychologyBrain StructureParietal Lobe
AQA GCSE · Question 12.2
Read the following descriptions of two structures of the brain. Write the correct letter A, B, C, D or E in the box next to each description.
Description: It is located near the top and centre of the cerebral cortex (cerebrum). It is above one lobe and between two others.
Options:
A Cerebellum
B Frontal lobe
C Occipital lobe
D Parietal lobe
E Temporal lobe
Read the following descriptions of two structures of the brain. Write the correct letter A, B, C, D or E in the box next to each description.
Description: It is located near the top and centre of the cerebral cortex (cerebrum). It is above one lobe and between two others.
Options:
A Cerebellum
B Frontal lobe
C Occipital lobe
D Parietal lobe
E Temporal lobe
Answer options:
A.
Cerebellum
B.
Frontal lobe
C.
Occipital lobe
D.
Parietal lobe
E.
Temporal lobe
How to approach this question
Read the description carefully. The key clues are 'top and centre' and 'between two others'. Visualise a map of the cerebral cortex and identify which lobe fits this relative position.
Full Answer
D.Parietal lobe✓ Correct
The correct answer is D, Parietal lobe. The parietal lobe is situated at the upper back area of the skull, between the frontal and occipital lobes and above the temporal lobe.
The cerebral cortex is divided into four main lobes. The parietal lobe is located at the top and back of the head, superior to the occipital lobe and posterior to the frontal lobe. It is primarily responsible for processing sensory information from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain (somatosensory information).
Common mistakes
Mixing up the relative positions of the lobes, particularly the parietal and frontal lobes.
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