The Primary Cortical Receiving Areas for Sensory Information Are

question 72

Multiple Choice

The primary cortical receiving areas for sensory information are

• A)Composed of the first neurons in the cerebral cortex to receive sensory information from specific ascending pathways
• B)The only cerebral cortex neurons that process specific sensory information
• C)Located in anatomically specific areas of the brain according to stimulus type
• D)Both composed of the first neurons in the cerebral cortex to receive sensory information from specific ascending pathways and located in anatomically specific areas of the brain according to stimulus type are correct
• E)All of the choices are correct

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Dependent Variable

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