The primary gustatory cortex is in the
A) longitudinal fissure.
B) central fissure.
C) frontal lobe.
D) parietal lobe.
E) temporal lobe.

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The primary gustatory cortex is responsible for processing taste information and is located in the parietal lobe of the brain. The central fissure separates the parietal and frontal lobes, and the longitudinal fissure separates the two hemispheres of the brain. While the temporal lobe is involved in other sensory processing, such as hearing and visual perception, it is not primarily responsible for processing taste information.

The Primary Gustatory Cortex Is in the