(See Figure 13.17)

question 1

Essay

(see Figure 13.17)
-Discuss separately the effects of damage to the area #3 in this illustration. Following that explanation, discuss the effects of damage to area #1 in this diagram.

---

Definitions:

Areas 1, 2, 3

Areas 1, 2, and 3 refer to regions within the primary somatosensory cortex, involved in processing tactile information from the body, including texture, size, and shape.

Vestibular System

A complex system in the inner ear that contributes to balance and spatial orientation.

Somatosensation

A collective term for the sensory signals from the body, including touch, temperature, body position, and pain.

Posterior Spinothalamic Tract

Pathway that carries fine-touch and pressure fibers toward the brain.