Exploring the Somatosensory Functions

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Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for touch perception and high-level vision?

  • Occipital lobe
  • Frontal lobe
  • Temporal lobe
  • Parietal lobe (correct)

What would happen if the primary somatosensory cortex is selectively stimulated?

  • Pain sensations would be felt in certain regions (correct)
  • Taste sensations would be created
  • Visual hallucinations would occur
  • Hearing would become enhanced

Which body parts have a larger representation in the somatosensory and motor cortex?

  • Chest and abdomen
  • Arms and shoulders
  • Face and hands (correct)
  • Legs and feet

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