PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The parietal lobe controls our reading of ____
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temperature
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pressure
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thirst
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sight
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located above the pituitary gland and sends it chemical messages that control its function. It regulates body temperature, synchronizes sleep patterns, controls hunger and thirst and also plays a role in some aspects of memory and emotion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The somatic senses, including touch, vibration, pressure, pain, temperature, and joint position are processed in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) located in the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe.
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