In a Study by Pons and Colleagues, Monkeys' Arm Nerves

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a study by Pons and colleagues, monkeys' arm nerves were cut, thereby depriving the somatosensory cortex of sensory input from the arm. Several years later, when the researchers mapped the monkeys' somatosensory homunculus, they discovered that the arm region of the homunculus:

• A)had expanded.
• B)was the same size it was previously.
• C)had been taken over by the face region.
• D)had been taken over by the foot region.

---

Definitions:

Business News

Information and reports about the activities, trends, and economic conditions of companies and industries across the world.

Productive Ways

Efficient and effective methods or strategies to achieve goals or complete tasks, optimizing resources and outcomes.

Print Copy

A physical version of a document, photograph, or piece of artwork.

Military Terminology

The specialized language used by the military, encompassing terms, phrases, and acronyms that pertain to its operations, equipment, and tactics.