EXCRETORY SYSTEM
CORTEX
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Question
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Which parts of the body are coordinated by the largest area of the somatosensory cortex?
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torso and legs
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feet and legs
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feet and hands
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hands and face
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The areas of the body that have a higher density of sensory receptors and a larger representation on the sensory homunculus are the hands, face, and tongue. The arms and genitals occupy a larger space as well.
Detailed explanation-2: -The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing all bodily sensations. These sensations come from receptors found throughout the body that detect temperature, pain, touch, weight, and proprioception (your awareness of the location, movement, and action of your body).
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