The area of the cerebral cortex (just posterior to the central sulcus)that receives general sensory information such as pain,pressure,and temperature is called the

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The primary somatic sensory cortex is responsible for receiving and processing general sensory information such as pain, pressure, and temperature from various parts of the body. Therefore, choice D is the best answer option. Choice A (general motor area) is responsible for initiating voluntary movements, choice B (association area) is responsible for integrating sensory information and higher cognitive functions, choice C (primary motor area) is responsible for initiating voluntary movements, and choice E (premotor area) is responsible for planning and coordinating movements of the body. None of these areas are specifically responsible for processing general sensory information.

The Area of the Cerebral Cortex (Just Posterior to the Central