The area of the cerebral cortex which receives information from nerves in all parts of the body.
The region of the cerebral cortex responsible for receiving incoming information relayed by sensory nerve pathways from all parts of the body. Different areas of cortex correspond to different parts of the body and to the various senses.
An area within the outer cerebrum of the brain where sensory information becomes perceptible to the individual’s consciousness.
The parietal lobes of the cerebrum are responsible for perceiving sensations such as pressure, pain, temperature, and taste. Visual sensations are processed in the occipital lobes located at the back of the cerebrum, while sound perception takes place in the temporal lobes situated on the sides.