Somatosensory Pathways

Item #9 of 10

The primary somatosensory cortex is divided into ___________________________.

perhaps ten separate representations of the whole body;

two body representations of deep touch and kinesthetic sensation;

two body representations of cutaneous fine touch;

both alternatives b and c are correct;

all of the alternatives are correct;

INCORRECT - Up to ten separate representations of the whole body are found in both the primary and secondary somatosensory cortex.

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		perhaps ten separate representations of the whole body;
		two body representations of deep touch and kinesthetic sensation;
		two body representations of cutaneous fine touch;
		both alternatives b and c are correct;
		all of the alternatives are correct;