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What is the main difference between somatosensory area I and somatosensory area II?
What is the main difference between somatosensory area I and somatosensory area II?
- Area I has fewer specialized receptors
- Area I has a high degree of localization, while area II has poor localization (correct)
- Area II represents the face centrally
- Area II is more extensive than area I
Where does the somatosensory area I lie in the human cerebral cortex?
Where does the somatosensory area I lie in the human cerebral cortex?
- Next to the motor cortex
- In the frontal lobe
- Behind the central fissure (correct)
- In the occipital lobe
Which body part is represented in the most lateral portion of somatosensory area I?
Which body part is represented in the most lateral portion of somatosensory area I?
- The torso
- The arms
- The head (correct)
- The legs
How are layers of neurons organized in the cerebral cortex?
How are layers of neurons organized in the cerebral cortex?
What is the organization of sensory cortex columns?
What is the organization of sensory cortex columns?
Which part of the body has a higher number of specialized nerve endings according to the text?
Which part of the body has a higher number of specialized nerve endings according to the text?
What is the main function of the somatosensory association area?
What is the main function of the somatosensory association area?
What effect does lateral inhibition have on sensory perception?
What effect does lateral inhibition have on sensory perception?
Where does surround inhibition primarily occur in the dorsal column system?
Where does surround inhibition primarily occur in the dorsal column system?
Which part of the brain plays a role in deciphering complex body sensations?
Which part of the brain plays a role in deciphering complex body sensations?
What contributes to increasing the degree of contrast in perceived spatial patterns?
What contributes to increasing the degree of contrast in perceived spatial patterns?
Which region combines sensory information from multiple points within the primary somatosensory area?
Which region combines sensory information from multiple points within the primary somatosensory area?
What is the function of the columns of neurons at layers IV in the cortex?
What is the function of the columns of neurons at layers IV in the cortex?
Which area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for responding to muscle, tendon, and joint receptors?
Which area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for responding to muscle, tendon, and joint receptors?
What is the main function of Brodmann’s areas 5 and 7 in the cerebral cortex?
What is the main function of Brodmann’s areas 5 and 7 in the cerebral cortex?
What does the destruction of somatosensory area I mainly affect?
What does the destruction of somatosensory area I mainly affect?
Which part of the brain allows for some degree of localization in somatosensory area I?
Which part of the brain allows for some degree of localization in somatosensory area I?
How does sensory signal analysis change as it spreads backward into the parietal cortex?
How does sensory signal analysis change as it spreads backward into the parietal cortex?
