What Is the Purpose of Laterally Directed Inhibitory Neurons in a Somatotopic

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of laterally directed inhibitory neurons in a somatotopic map, such as for the sensation of a needle prick on the finger?

• A) amplification of the stimulus signal
• B) reducing the level of stimulation for targeted sensory neurons in the location of the stimulus
• C) lowering pain thresholds
• D) refining and improving stimulus localization to a more exact location
• E) all of the above

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