Within the Primary Somatosensory Cortex, Larger Areas Are Associated with

question 22

Multiple Choice

Within the primary somatosensory cortex, larger areas are associated with

• A) areas of the body that are larger in mass.
• B) areas of the body that are more sensitive to touch (e.g. lips).
• C) areas of the body that are less sensitive to touch (e.g. back).
• D) areas of the body that are associated with smell.

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