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1. Glossary

Superior temporal sulcus

The superior temporal sulcus is the uppermost groove of the temporal lobe and lies below the Sylvian fissure. It separates the superior temporal gyrus from the middle temporal gyrus. Functionally, this area is involved in auditory processes, language processing, and the perception of socially relevant information.

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1. Percipience
2. Hearing

From wiggling to the wonderful variety of sounds

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