You might expect a disproportionately large portion of the somatosensory area in a pig's cortex to map the pig's __________.
A) hoofs
B) tail
C) snout
D) forelegs

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Pigs have a well-developed sense of smell and use their snouts extensively to explore their environment and find food. As a result, a large portion of the somatosensory area in a pig's cortex is dedicated to processing information from the snout, including touch and temperature sensations.

You Might Expect a Disproportionately Large Portion of the Somatosensory