The parietal lobe is one of the four lobes of the brain, located near the center of the brain, above the occipital lobe and behind the frontal lobe. It plays a critical role in processing sensory information related to touch, spatial awareness, and navigation. _Functions of the Parietal Lobe:_ 1. _Sensory Processing_: The parietal lobe processes sensory information from the body, including touch, pressure, temperature, and pain. 2. _Spatial Awareness_: The parietal lobe helps to create a sense of spatial awareness, allowing us to understand our position in space and navigate through the environment. 3. _Navigation_: The parietal lobe is involved in navigation, helping us to create cognitive maps and understand the relationships between different locations. 4. _Attention_: The parietal lobe is involved in attention, helping us to focus on relevant sensory information and filter out distractions. 5. _Mathematics and Problem-Solving_: The parietal lobe is involved in mathematical processing and problem-solving, helping us to understand numerical relationships and solve complex problems. _Damage to the Parietal Lobe:_ Damage to the parietal lobe can result in various cognitive and sensory deficits, including: 1. _Sensory Deficits_: Difficulty with processing sensory information, such as touch, pressure, and temperature. 2. _Spatial Disorientation_: Difficulty with spatial awareness and navigation. 3. _Attention Deficits_: Difficulty with focusing attention and filtering out distractions. 4. _Mathematical Deficits_: Difficulty with mathematical processing and problem-solving. 5. _Apraxia_: Difficulty with coordinating movements and performing complex actions.