Which sense-related functions are associated with the cerebrum as listed?

• A. Hearing, Vision, Taste And Smell
• B. Hearing And Vision Only
• C. Sense Of Hearing, Vision, Taste And Smell
• D. Vision And Taste Only

Answer: (C)

Hearing, vision, taste, and smell are all processed by specialized areas within the cerebrum, the part of the brain responsible for conscious perception of sensory information. Hearing is handled by the primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe; vision by the primary visual cortex in the occipital lobe; taste by the gustatory cortex located in the insular cortex and nearby opercular regions; and smell by the olfactory cortex in limbic-related areas of the temporal region (which are part of the cerebrum). Because all four senses have dedicated cortical processing within the cerebrum, the choice listing all of them best captures the sense-related functions associated with the cerebrum.