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Which area of the somatic sensory cortex involves a topographic map of the body known as spatial orientation?
Which area of the somatic sensory cortex involves a topographic map of the body known as spatial orientation?
- Somatic sensory area II
- Somatic sensory area I (correct)
- Association sensory area
- Post central gyrus
In the somatic sensory area I, how is the body represented in terms of spatial orientation?
In the somatic sensory area I, how is the body represented in terms of spatial orientation?
- It is inverted: body is represented upside-down except the face (correct)
- It involves a topographic map of the body known as spatial orientation
- It is crossed: receives thalamocortical sensory signals from opposite side of the body
- The area of representation is directly proportional to the number of specialized sensory receptors in this area
What type of sensory signals does somatic sensory area I (SSI) receive?
What type of sensory signals does somatic sensory area I (SSI) receive?
- Sensory signals from the primary motor cortex
- Sensory signals from both sides of the body + from SSI
- Thalamocortical sensory signals from opposite side of the body (correct)
- Sensory signals from the face and trunk
Which area of the somatic sensory cortex is below the primary sensory area SSI and receives sensory signals from both sides of the body + from SSI?
Which area of the somatic sensory cortex is below the primary sensory area SSI and receives sensory signals from both sides of the body + from SSI?
What is the function of somatic sensory area I in the recognition of?
What is the function of somatic sensory area I in the recognition of?
Which area of the somatic sensory cortex is responsible for discrimination of fine gradations of weight and temperature?
Which area of the somatic sensory cortex is responsible for discrimination of fine gradations of weight and temperature?
Which part of the body has a large representation area in somatic sensory area I?
Which part of the body has a large representation area in somatic sensory area I?
Which area receives thalamocortical sensory signals from both sides of the body + from SSI?
Which area receives thalamocortical sensory signals from both sides of the body + from SSI?
What type of signals does Somatic Sensory Cortex receive from opposite sides of the body?
What type of signals does Somatic Sensory Cortex receive from opposite sides of the body?
What do areas such as thumb and lips have a large representation area in somatic sensory cortex?
What do areas such as thumb and lips have a large representation area in somatic sensory cortex?
