Regions of the cortex that are NOT directly concerned with sensation or movement are termed the ________ cortex.
A) homuncular
B) association
C) nonspecific
D) projection
E) undifferentiated

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The association cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as perception, thought, and decision-making that involve integrating and interpreting sensory inputs from multiple sensory areas. The homuncular cortex, also known as the somatosensory cortex, is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, proprioception, and pain, whereas the motor cortex is responsible for generating voluntary movements. The nonspecific cortex and undifferentiated cortex are not commonly used terms in neuroscience. The projection cortex is involved in the direct transmission of information from sensory organs or motor areas to the cortex.

Regions of the Cortex That Are NOT Directly Concerned with Sensation