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The Cerebrum

Question 5 • Psychology A

Stimulation of the primary __________ cortex results in sensations similar to that of being touched on a part of one’s body.

Answer
A
motor
B
visual
C
auditory
D
somatosensory

Explanation

The primary somatosensory cortex processes touch and other sensations from the body. Stimulating it can produce a sensation of being touched, often in the body region represented by the stimulated area. The correct choice is somatosensory; the motor cortex controls movement, while the visual and auditory cortices process sight and sound.

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