Maya was in an automobile accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. She now has difficulty maintaining her balance and normal body positions. Her sense of touch has also been injured. The part of Maya's brain most likely injured was her __________ lobe.
A) occipital
B) temporal
C) parietal
D) frontal

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The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch and proprioception (the sense of where one's body is in space). It also plays a role in balance and coordination. Damage to the parietal lobe can lead to difficulties with these functions, which Maya is experiencing.

Maya Was in an Automobile Accident That Resulted in an Injury