You might expect a disproportionately large portion of the somatosensory area of a giraffe's cortex to map the giraffe's __________.
A) lips and tongue
B) neck and chest
C) back and belly
D) legs and tail

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The somatosensory cortex is a part of the brain that processes sensory information from various parts of the body. In animals like giraffes, areas such as the lips and tongue are highly sensitive and used extensively for feeding and exploring their environment. Therefore, a larger portion of the somatosensory cortex would be dedicated to these parts to process the detailed sensory information they receive.

You Might Expect a Disproportionately Large Portion of the Somatosensory