If You Lose a Foot,the Somatosensory Cortex That Received Its

question 47

Multiple Choice

If you lose a foot,the somatosensory cortex that received its input will begin to pick up signals from the formerly adjoined leg.This best illustrates the value of

• A) neurogenesis.
• B) lateralization.
• C) plasticity.
• D) hemispherectomy.

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