In the sensory cortex, the size of a given area of cortex is directly related to the ___________ of the body area it is mapping.
A)size
B)age
C)sensitivity
D)health

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The size of a given area of the sensory cortex is directly related to the sensitivity of the body area it is mapping, not its physical size, age, or health. This is why areas of the body that are more sensitive, like the fingertips and lips, have larger cortical representation.

In the Sensory Cortex, the Size of a Given Area