Question

Sensations from skin are perceived in the cerebrum in

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Parietal lobe

The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex is responsible for the perception of sensation from skin, touch, pain, pressure, temperature, environment and position in space through its somesthetic area.

A. Occipital lobe perceives sensation for vision.

B. Temporal lobe perceives smell and sound.

C. Parietal lobe perceives the sensation from skin.

D. Frontal lobe is the seat of thinking and reasoning.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Parietal lobe'