Haptic object recognition is mediated by neurons in the __________ and in the __________ areas.

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Haptic object recognition involves both sensing the object through touch (somatosensory cortex) and understanding its physical properties in order to make motor plans (motor cortex). Visual input is not necessary for haptic object recognition. The thalamus is not directly involved in object recognition but rather relays sensory information to the cortex.

Haptic Object Recognition Is Mediated by Neurons in the __________