Brain Mapping Shows That Sensory and Motor Functions in the Human

question 119

Multiple Choice

Brain mapping shows that sensory and motor functions in the human cerebral cortex are arranged

• A) randomly.
• B) by size of body part.
• C) by location of body part.
• D) by number of neurons required.
• E) by number of glial cells required.

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Definitions:

Discriminate

The act of recognizing or noting the difference between things; often used in context where unfair treatment is based on differences like race, gender, age, etc.

Synaptic Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated in the brain to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Human Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in complex cognitive processes like thinking, memory, and decision-making.