Primary Auditory Cortex
Primary Auditory Cortex
The Primary Auditory Cortex (PAC), also known as Brodmann area 41, is the region of the brain that is primarily responsible for processing auditory information. It is located in the Superior temporal gyrus in the Temporal lobe.
Pronunciation
The Primary Auditory Cortex is pronounced as /ˈpraɪməri ˈɔːdɪtəri ˈkɔːrteks/.
Etymology
The term "Primary Auditory Cortex" is derived from the Latin words "primus" meaning "first", "audire" meaning "to hear", and "cortex" meaning "bark" or "rind". This refers to the cortex's role as the first major region for processing auditory information in the brain.
Function
The Primary Auditory Cortex is involved in the perception of sound, including the recognition of pitch and volume. It receives input from the Medial geniculate nucleus of the Thalamus, which in turn receives auditory sensory input from the Cochlea of the ear.
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