When Ebony patted her friends cat she was surprised by the softness of the fur. This tactile information was initially received by the

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When Ebony patted her friend’s cat she was surprised by the softness of the fur. This tactile information was initially received by the

A	Frontal lobe
B	Parietal lobe
C	Occipital lobe
D	Temporal lobe

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The parietal lobes are responsible for processing somatosensory information from the body; this includes touch, pain, temperature, and the sense of limb position. Like the temporal lobes, the parietal lobes are also involved in integrating information from different modalities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Parietal Lobe processes sensory information. Helpful mnemonic: Use a “piranha” fish as your mnemonic. The piranha bites you on the top of the head (where the parietal lobe is located).

Detailed explanation-3: -Overview. The parietal lobe is a major sensory processing hub for your brain. It also combines information from multiple senses into a usable form. In essence, it helps construct the way your brain understands the world around you.

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