How is each part of the body represented on the somatosensory cortex?
A) in proportion to each body part's potential for movement
B) in proportion to the degree of neurogenesis that has occurred in each segment of the region
C) in proportion to the size of each body part
D) in proportion to each body part's sensitivity to somatic sensations

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The somatosensory cortex represents each part of the body in proportion to the amount of sensory input it receives, which is related to the sensitivity of the body part to somatic sensations. Therefore, parts of the body that are more sensitive, such as the hands and face, occupy larger areas of the somatosensory cortex compared to less sensitive body parts.

How Is Each Part of the Body Represented on the Somatosensory