The primary auditory cortex lies in which lobe of the cerebral cortex?

Temporal

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Occipital

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Parietal

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Limbic

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Solution

The correct option is A Temporal
The temporal lobe is the region where sound is processed. The auditory cortex is located on the top of the temporal lobe and within the Sylvian fissure.

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