If a stroke patient lost his or her ability to consciously feel and localize touch and pressure on the skin, which area of the brain is likely affected?

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The primary somatosensory area is responsible for processing touch and pressure sensations from the skin. If this area is damaged, a patient may lose the ability to consciously feel or localize touch and pressure on the skin.

If a Stroke Patient Lost His or Her Ability to Consciously