Consider the Sensory Homunculus

question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the sensory homunculus.Why is a large portion of the sensory area dedicated to the hands and fingers?

• A) Sensory receptors are larger in the hands and fingers than in other parts of the body.
• B) Sensory receptors are equally distributed in all body areas.
• C) There are fewer sensory receptors in the hands and fingers than in other parts of the body.
• D) There are a larger number of sensory receptors in the hands and fingers than in other parts of the body.

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