The conscious perception of cutaneous sensations occurs in the cerebral cortex, but these sensations are perceived as if they were on the surface of the body. This is called ________.
A) association
B) perception
C) projection
D) integration
E) localization

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Projection is the correct term for the process where sensations are perceived as if they were on the surface of the body, even though the conscious perception occurs in the cerebral cortex.

The Conscious Perception of Cutaneous Sensations Occurs in the Cerebral