The Entire Body Surface Can Be Mapped onto the Primary

Multiple Choice

The entire body surface can be mapped onto the primary somatosensory cortex, based on the density of mechanoreceptors and the ability to make fine discriminations in touch in a given area.Which of the following would require the smallest amount of cortical representation in comparison to its surface area?

A) Legs
B) Hands
C) Fingers
D) Face
E) Lips