-Illustrated here is the cortical area most commonly linked to the perception of pain: the
A) anterior cingulate cortex.
B) periaqueductal gray matter.
C) gate control cortex.
D) pain mucosa.
E) dorsolateral frontal cortex.

Question

-Illustrated here is the cortical area most commonly linked to the perception of pain: the
A) anterior cingulate cortex. 
B) periaqueductal gray matter. 
C) gate control cortex. 
D) pain mucosa. 
E) dorsolateral frontal cortex.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The anterior cingulate cortex is a part of the brain that is commonly associated with the emotional aspect of pain perception and processing.

-Illustrated Here Is the Cortical Area Most Commonly Linked to the Perception