-Marta has been having terrible headaches. Now her hand feels like it is being gripped even though it is not actually being touched. She's also having a hard time interpreting sensations. For example, she blistered her hand on a hot pan because she interpreted the heat sensation as cold. Which portion of Marta's brain is most likely damaged?

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The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information, including touch, temperature, and pain. Damage to this area can lead to difficulties in interpreting sensations, as described in Marta's symptoms.

-Marta Has Been Having Terrible Headaches