A surgeon is probing the somatosensory cortex in your brain with a stimulation probe. Which of the following would you most likely experience?
A) a tingling in the skin
B) swirls of colour
C) a bright flash of light
D) nothing at all

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, such as pressure, temperature, and pain. Stimulation of this area would likely result in a tingling sensation in the corresponding area of the body. The other options (B, C, and D) are not typically associated with somatosensory processing.

A Surgeon Is Probing the Somatosensory Cortex in Your Brain