Which statement is TRUE regarding the primary sensory cortices?
A) There is a specific cortical region dedicated to processing information from each sensory modality.
B) Each region of the cortex responds preferentially to a particular type of stimulus.
C) Neighboring cortical regions respond to similar stimuli.
D) All of the statements are true.

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Each statement accurately describes aspects of the primary sensory cortices: A) highlights the modality-specific regions, B) emphasizes the stimulus-specific response of each region, and C) notes the topographical organization where similar stimuli are processed by neighboring regions.

Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding the Primary Sensory Cortices