Damage to the somatosensory cortex would most likely result in which of the following impairments?
a. Inability to point at an object
b. Impaired vision
c. Impaired mathematical ability
d. Lost or distorted sensations in the region of the body corresponding to the damaged area
Answer: D
Rationale: The volume of nerve cells in the somatosensory cortex corresponding to the face and hands is proportionally greater than the volume of cells devoted to less sensitive regions like the torso and legs.
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