Differential sensitivity to pressure and touch in different parts of the body is a function of
a. density of nerve endings and portion of sensory cortex.
b. density of nerve endings in specific body areas.
c. parts of the body and inborn traits.
d. size of the brain and density of nerve endings.
A
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