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Parietal lobe

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The parietal lobe is one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain, primarily involved in processing sensory information related to touch, temperature, and pain. It also plays a key role in spatial orientation and navigation.

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