The primary somatic sensory or general sensory area is located in the ________.

A) postcentral gyrus
B) precentral gyrus
C) prefrontal gyrus
D) Wernicke gyrus
E) prefrontal cortex

Somatic Sensory

Pertains to the sensory system that conveys information from the skin and muscles, including touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region in the brain's parietal lobe immediately posterior to the central sulcus, responsible for processing somatosensory information from the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe in the brain, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.