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Mrs. Garson has an immune disorder that causes dry mouth, and she complains to her doctor that she's lost her sense of taste. How might her symptoms be explained?
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15. The Special Senses
Introduction to Special Senses
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In which of the following lobes of the cortex would you find the primary visual cortex?
A
Parietal lobe
B
Temporal lobe
C
Occipital lobe
D
Frontal lobe
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Identify the function of the primary visual cortex, which is responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes.
Recall the basic anatomy of the brain, specifically the location and function of its lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital.
Understand that the occipital lobe is located at the back of the brain and is primarily involved in visual processing.
Compare the functions of the other lobes: the frontal lobe is involved in decision making and motor function, the parietal lobe processes sensory information, and the temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and memory.
Conclude that the primary visual cortex is located in the occipital lobe, as it is the region specialized for visual processing.
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