A young gymnast practices on the balance beam.What part of her brain will be especially active in locating the positions of her arms and legs?
A) occipital lobe
B) somatosensory cortex
C) Amygdala
D) pons

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The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, proprioception, and bodily position. In the case of a gymnast practicing on the balance beam, the somatosensory cortex will be especially active in locating the positions of her arms and legs.

A Young Gymnast Practices on the Balance Beam