A medical artist is drawing a homunculus with body-part size in relation to the size devoted to it in the somatosensory cortex.Which body part should be drawn SMALLEST?
A)the lips
B)the thumb
C)the tongue
D)the foot

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The body part that should be drawn smallest on the homunculus is the foot. This is because the somatosensory cortex has a smaller area dedicated to processing sensations from the foot compared to the other body parts listed. This is due to the relative size and complexity of the foot compared to other body parts, as well as its lower sensory acuity.

A Medical Artist Is Drawing a Homunculus with Body-Part Size