The primary somatic sensory or general sensory area is located in
A)the postcentral gyrus.
B)the precentral gyrus.
C)the prefrontal gyrus.
D)the central sulcus.
E)the superior temporal gyrus.

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The primary somatic sensory area is located in the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe, which is responsible for processing sensory information, such as touch, pressure, temperature, and pain, from the body. The other choices listed involve different areas of the brain responsible for different functions.

The Primary Somatic Sensory or General Sensory Area Is Located