Epicrritic perception of pain occurs at the level of______________?
Correct answer: C. Area 3,1,2
- A. Thalamus
- B. Areas 5,7
- C. Area 3,1,2
- D. Pulvinar
Explanation
Epicritic or discriminative sensory perception is analysed in the primary somatosensory cortex, comprising Brodmann areas 3, 1, and 2. Areas 5 and 7 mainly integrate higher-order somatosensory information.
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