Visual cortex is present in the_____________?

Correct answer: A. Occipital lobe

  • A. Occipital lobe
  • B. Temporal lobe
  • C. Frontal lobe
  • D. Parietal lobe

Explanation

The primary visual cortex is located around the calcarine sulcus on the medial surface of the occipital lobe. The temporal, frontal, and parietal lobes contain higher visual association areas but not the primary visual cortex.

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