Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding the Primary Sensory Cortices

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding the primary sensory cortices?

• A) There is a specific cortical region dedicated to processing information from each sensory modality.
• B) Each region of the cortex responds preferentially to a particular type of stimulus.
• C) Neighboring cortical regions respond to similar stimuli.
• D) All of the statements are true.

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