The Brain Region That Identifies Where the Pain Is Occurring

question 224

Multiple Choice

The brain region that identifies where the pain is occurring is the:

• A)motor cortex.
• B)somatosensory cortex.
• C)prefrontal cortex.
• D)hypothalamus.

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