BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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Reflex messages are completely handled at the level of the spinal cord and never make it to the cerebral cortex for processing.
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thalamus serves as a relay station for almost all information that comes and goes to the cortex. It plays a role in pain sensation, attention and alertness.
Detailed explanation-2: -The somatosensory association cortex is located in the superior parietal lobe (a.k.a. posterior parietal cortex), which is posterior to SI. The highest degree of convergence of somatosensory information occurs in the posterior parietal cortex.
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