Incoming messages to the cerebral cortex from the skin senses are ultimately routed to the:

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The somatosensory cortex is the primary area of the brain responsible for processing touch sensations from the skin. It is located in the parietal lobe and receives input from the thalamus, which acts as a relay center for sensory information. The other options, such as the reticular formation, medulla, and ventrobasal complex, are involved in other functions such as regulating arousal, coordinating movement, and processing auditory and visual information.

Incoming Messages to the Cerebral Cortex from the Skin Senses