During Brain Surgery, the Superior Portion of the Primary Somatic

question 13

Multiple Choice

During brain surgery, the superior portion of the primary somatic sensory cortex of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to

• A) flex his fingers.
• B) talk to the surgeon.
• C) smile.
• D) feel something touching his back.
• E) wiggle his toes.

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Average Product

The output per unit of input, calculated by dividing total product by the quantity of input.

Factor of Production

Resources used in the creation of goods and services, which include land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Total Income

The full amount of income received by an individual or a country, including wages, salaries, benefits, and income from investments before any deductions.

Marginal Product

Marginal product is the addition to total output produced by using one more unit of a specific input, holding all other inputs constant.