We can localize sensations that originate in different areas of the body because

A) sensory neurons carry only one modality.
B) sensory neurons from specific body regions project to specific cortical regions.
C) incoming sensory information is first processed by the thalamus.
D) different types of sensory receptors produce action potentials of different sizes and shapes.
E) of the many types of tactile receptors.


Answer: B

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