Parietal Lobe Research Paper

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The brain is one of the most important parts of my body and is made of 4 major parts called "lobe". The four major parts are: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe. If there is a chance I have to sacrifice one of the four lobes to survive and live without one lobe, I will sacrifice my occipital lobe. There are some functions from both the frontal lobe and parietal lobe which originate my ability to walk, which I consider the worst for me to lose it. I couldn't not handle the fact that I won't be able to walk normally, and I don't want any mechanical limbs on me either. The frontal lobe and the parietal lobe have one major function which help me reasoning or having thought to process problems. I don't want to lose the

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