Ellen Is Suffering from Abdominal Bloating

question 26

Multiple Choice

Ellen is suffering from abdominal bloating. Avoiding which practice will most likely resolve some of her symptoms?

• A) drinking bottled water
• B) chewing gum
• C) taking estrogen
• D) eating chocolate

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Definitions:

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The area of the brain responsible for processing somatic sensations, allowing for the perception of tactile stimuli.

Secondary Somatosensory Cortex

A region of the brain that processes sensory information from the body, contributing to the perception of touch, pressure, and pain.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region of the cerebral cortex located immediately posterior to the central sulcus, primarily responsible for processing somatosensory information.