Explain the distinction between the primary motor cortex, sensory cortex, and association cortex.
What will be an ideal response?
Sensory fibers arrive at the primary cortex, and damage to these regions greatly impairs sensory function. The primary motor cortex is most directly involved in motor control. The association cortex helps to integrate signals from various senses.
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