What Is the Purpose of Laterally Directed Inhibitory Neurons in a Somatotopic

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of laterally directed inhibitory neurons in a somatotopic map, such as for the sensation of a needle prick on the finger?

A) amplification of the stimulus signal
B) reducing the level of stimulation for targeted sensory neurons in the location of the stimulus
C) lowering pain thresholds
D) refining and improving stimulus localization to a more exact location
E) all of the above