Which portion of the cerebral cortex is most closely adjacent to the ears?

A) parietal lobes
B) temporal lobes
C) occipital lobes
D) frontal lobes

Cerebral Cortex

The external surface of the cerebrum, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, thinking, consciousness, language, and awareness.

Temporal Lobes

Sections of the brain located on both sides of the head above the ears, involved in processing auditory information and memory.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes that are involved in processing sensory information from the body and in spatial navigation.