NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

MIDBRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following cortical areas has the function of storing past sounds or memory of sounds?
A
Sensory association
B
Auditory cortex
C
Visual cortex
D
Auditory association area
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The auditory association cortex (Brodmann areas 22 and 42), which is concerned with the memory and classification of sounds, is inferior and posterior to the primary auditory cortex, along the superior bank of the middle temporal gyrus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The temporal lobes are involved in auditory processing and are home to the primary auditory cortex. It’s also involved in the processing of semantics in both speech and vision, plus some behavior. It also contains the hippocampus and plays a key role in the formation of long-term memory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Temporal Lobe This lobe is also the location of the primary auditory cortex, which is important for interpreting sounds and the language we hear. The hippocampus is also located in the temporal lobe, which is why this portion of the brain is also heavily associated with the formation of memories.

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