Po-Yu hears someone shout to his left.The structure in his brain stem that plays a role in telling Po-Yu the direction of this sound is known as the ______.
A)parabelt region
B)posterior parietal area
C)trapezoid body
D)zonules of Zin

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The trapezoid body is a structure in the brain stem that plays a role in sound localization, specifically in determining the direction of sounds. The parabelt region and posterior parietal area are both involved in auditory processing but not specifically in sound localization. The zonules of Zin are found in the eye and are involved in vision. Therefore, option C, the trapezoid body, is the best choice for the given question.

Po-Yu Hears Someone Shout to His Left