Which of the following areas of the human body has the largest representation in the primary somatosensory cortex?
A)the foot
B)the torso
C)the thumb
D)the leg

Question

Which of the following areas of the human body has the largest representation in the primary somatosensory cortex?​ 
A)the foot 
B)the torso 
C)the thumb 
D)the leg

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary somatosensory cortex has a larger representation for body parts that require more precise sensory feedback, such as the thumb, due to its importance in fine motor skills and tactile discrimination.

Which of the Following Areas of the Human Body Has