The size of various regions of the primary somatic sensory cortex is proportional to the ________ sensory receptors in that area of the body.

A) size of
B) location of
C) number of
D) size of muscles in
E) position of the

Primary Somatic Sensory Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex that receives and processes sensory information from the body.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical signals for the nervous system.

Muscles

Tissue in the body that contracts to create movement or force.