15. Somatosensory Areas

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Where is the primary somatosensory cortex located?

Postcentral gyrus

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In which cerebral lobe is the postcentral gyrus located?

Parietal lobe

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What is the map of the postcentral gyrus called?

Sensory homunculus

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What type of perceptions are controlled by the sensory homunculus?

Tactile receptions

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What cortex is monitored by the somatosensory association area?

Primary somatosensory cortex

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What ability is provided by the somatosensory association area?

Recognize objects by touch

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What are examples of touch types differentiated by somatosensory association?

Tickle, pain, vibration, pressure