Regarding Sensitivity, More of the Primary Somatosensory Cortex Is Devoted

question 128

Multiple Choice

Regarding sensitivity, more of the primary somatosensory cortex is devoted to the

• A)lips.
• B)shoulder.
• C)feet.
• D)legs.

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Definitions:

1 Million

A numerical value representing one thousand thousands, often used to quantify a large quantity or scale.

Counterirritation

A method for managing pain or discomfort by intentionally inducing a second, less severe pain or irritation, to distract from the original pain.

Chronic Pain

A persistent pain that continues for weeks, months, or even years beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition.

Gate Control Theory

The proposal that pain sensations must pass through a neural “gate” in order to reach the brain and can be blocked at that gate by neurons that inhibit signals from the nociceptors.