The Brain Region That Allows You to Determine If a Pain

question 134

Multiple Choice

The brain region that allows you to determine if a pain is sharp or dull is the:

• A)amygdala.
• B)somatosensory cortex.
• C)hippocampus.
• D)hypothalamus.

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