The Perception of Touch Sensations Begins in Which Area of the Brain

question 124

Multiple Choice

The perception of touch sensations begins in which area of the brain?

• A) primary somatosensory cortex
• B) cerebellum
• C) limbic system
• D) basal nuclei
• E) primary motor cortex

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