What’s the somatosensory cortex?

The somatosensory cortex processes inputs from various body systems sensitive to touch, including pain, temperature, and proprioception. It is located in the postcentral gyrus and can reorganize itself in response to external events. Damage can cause problems with touch sensation. The somatosensory cortex is an area of ​​the brain that processes inputs from various body […]

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