Lateral Inhibition in the Somatic Sensory System Serves to

question 21

Multiple Choice

Lateral inhibition in the somatic sensory system serves to

• A)Reduce the intensity of nerve signals sent to the somatosensory cortex
• B)Enhance the precision of locating a stimulus by increasing the contrast between wanted and unwanted information
• C)Alter pain sensation by simultaneously activating other sensory systems
• D)Both reduce the intensity of nerve signals sent to the somatosensory cortex and enhance the precision of locating a stimulus by increasing the contrast between wanted and unwanted information are correct
• E)Both enhance the precision of locating a stimulus by increasing the contrast between wanted and unwanted information and alter pain sensation by simultaneously activating other sensory systems are correct

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