Which of the following statements about the primary sensory cortex is false?
a) The primary sensory cortex is the first part of the cortex that receives information relayed from the senses through the thalamus.
b) The primary sensory has the most direct access to the information provided by the sensory systems.
c) The primary sensory cortex sends information to secondary sensory cortical areas.
d) a and b are both false.
e) None of the above are false.
Answer: E
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