The parietal and temporal lobes are separated by

Central sulcus

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Longitudinal fissure

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Lateral sulcus

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Parieto-occipital sulcus

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Solution

The correct option is D Lateral sulcus
The lateral sulcus serves to separate the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobe.
Central sulcus serves to separate the frontal and parietal lobe. Longitudinal fissure serves to separate the two cerebral hemispheres.
Parieto-occipital sulcus serves to mark the boundary between parietal and occipital lobe.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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