Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 16, Problem 12CP
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The parts of the body having the largest representation in the primary somatosensory area.
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The primary somatosensory area of the brain is found to be associated with the sensory sensations. They are responsible for the determination of hearing, taste, olfaction, touch, and vision.
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