Which of these areas is located in the postcentral gyrus of the cerebral cortex?

A) olfactory cortex
B) visual cortex
C) primary motor cortex
D) primary somatic sensory cortex
E) primary auditory cortex


Ans: D) primary somatic sensory cortex

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Which of the following statements is incorrect or false?

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As with action potentials in other types of cells, the repolarization of cardiac muscle cells involves the

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_______________ regulation describes regulation of cellular activity by messengers from nearby cells

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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