Cortical changes in the sensory homunculus (primary sensory cortex) are possible with intense use (or disuse) of certain body parts.

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The sensory homunculus can undergo cortical reorganization, a process where the brain areas dedicated to processing sensory inputs from the body can change in response to increased or decreased use of certain body parts. This is a manifestation of the brain's plasticity.

Cortical Changes in the Sensory Homunculus (Primary Sensory Cortex) Are