The temporal lobe in the cerebral cortex is home to
A) the primary visual cortex and sophisticated cognitive functions.
B) Broca's area, Wernicke's area, and somatosensory functions.
C) the primary auditory cortex, face recognition functions, and Wernicke's area.
D) primary memory functions, language functions, and the amygdala.

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The temporal lobe is primarily involved in processing auditory information as it houses the primary auditory cortex. It is also key in complex visual tasks such as face recognition and plays a crucial role in language comprehension through Wernicke's area.

The Temporal Lobe in the Cerebral Cortex Is Home to