The region of the brain that is involved in conscious thought and intellectual function as well as processing somatic sensory and motor information is the
A) medulla.
B) pons.
C) midbrain.
D) cerebellum.
E) cerebrum.

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The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, and it is responsible for conscious thought, intellectual function, and processing somatic sensory and motor information. The other options listed (medulla, pons, midbrain, and cerebellum) are all parts of the brainstem and primarily involved in more basic functions such as regulating heart rate, breathing, and movement coordination.

The Region of the Brain That Is Involved in Conscious