Motor Structures & Functions

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After a severe accident, a client is no longer able to feel his sense of touch. Which of the following parts of his brain most likely received damage that caused his inability to feel?

Parietal lobe

Frontal lobe

Occipital lobe

Limbic system

Spinal cord

Explanation

The parietal lobe is responsible of the sensory integration of taste, temperature, and touch. If someone damages their parietal lobe, then they will experience difficulty with sensory integration.

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