Why Does the Primary Somatosensory Area Have a Larger Section

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why does the primary somatosensory area have a larger section dedicated to the fingers and hand, than to the feet and toes?

• A) We take in more sensory information with our fingers and hands..
• B) The fingers and hand are above the spinal cord termination, while the feet and toes are below it.
• C) The feet and toes require more motor area so they get less somatosensory area.
• D) The feet and toes are not innervated.
• E) The fingers and hand do not have motor area sections, so they are controlled by the somatosensory area.

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