Which Statement Best Describes the Orientation of the Somatosensory Cortex

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Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the orientation of the somatosensory cortex and the motor cortex with the two sides of the body?

• A) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the right cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the left side of the body
• B) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the left cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the left side of the body
• C) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the right cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the right side of the body
• D) sensory input from the left side of the body is conveyed to the left cerebral cortex, which also controls movement on the right side of the body

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