Lateral Inhibition in the Somatic Sensory System Serves to

Multiple Choice

Lateral inhibition in the somatic sensory system serves to

A) Reduce the intensity of nerve signals sent to the somatosensory cortex
B) Enhance the precision of locating a stimulus by increasing the contrast between wanted and unwanted information
C) Alter pain sensation by simultaneously activating other sensory systems
D) Both reduce the intensity of nerve signals sent to the somatosensory cortex and enhance the precision of locating a stimulus by increasing the contrast between wanted and unwanted information are correct
E) Both enhance the precision of locating a stimulus by increasing the contrast between wanted and unwanted information and alter pain sensation by simultaneously activating other sensory systems are correct