This drawing depicts the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex. Which letter points to the area where visual information is processed?

A) primary motor cortex
B) somatosensory cortex
C) primary visual cortex
D) primary auditory cortex

Question

This drawing depicts the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex. Which letter points to the area where visual information is processed?

A) primary motor cortex 
B) somatosensory cortex 
C) primary visual cortex 
D) primary auditory cortex

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary visual cortex, also known as V1 or the striate cortex, is located in the occipital lobe and is responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

This Drawing Depicts the Left Hemisphere of the Cerebral Cortex