Asked by Chris Polacek on Sep 28, 2024

When Taryk slipped on the stairs and hit his head,he saw "stars" for several minutes.The "stars" were most likely a result of activity in which area of the brain

A)  parietal cortex 
B)  occipital lobes 
C)  temporal lobes 
D)  prefrontal cortex

Occipital Lobes

The region of the brain that is primarily responsible for visual processing.

Seeing Stars

A colloquial term often used to describe the visual phenomenon experienced after a sudden impact to the head, characterized by seeing flashing lights.

Parietal Cortex

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and managing language and calculation.

  • Comprehend the distinct roles that various lobes of the brain (frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal) play.