During brain surgery, the superior portion of the postcentral gyrus of a patient is stimulated. The patient is most likely to
A) flex his fingers.
B) talk to the surgeon.
C) smile.
D) feel pressure on his toes.
E) move his hand.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The postcentral gyrus is the primary somatosensory cortex, responsible for processing sensory information. The superior portion corresponds to the sensory representation of the lower body, such as the toes.

During Brain Surgery, the Superior Portion of the Postcentral Gyrus