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Why does the sensory homunculus appear distorted in the face and hands?
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What is the largest area of the homunculus used for?
The largest areas of the homunculus used for sensory perception and motor control are generally the hands, lips, and face. These areas have a high density of sensory receptors and motor neurons, allowing for fine motor control and precise sensory discrimination.
Why are hands large on the motor homunculus model?
Because a large amount of the motor cortex is dedicated to controlling the hands.
Are breasts more sensitive than hands?
No. There are more sensory nerve endings involved in the hands.
What part of the brain are most sensory areas located?
The hands, lips, tongue and genitals have the largest sensory representations. The hands, lips and mouth area also have the largest motor area representation. For more information on this, use the keywords "sensory and motor homunculi"
Is putting your hands over your ears part of autism?
No, putting your hands over your ears is not part of autism or a feature of autism. Autistic people have sensory problems, meaning that they are more sensitive to sensory stimulation such as sound - an autistic person may put their hands over their ears to try to prevent themselves hearing so that their sensory issues are easier for them to cope with.
What is the function of the crayfishes antennae?
its a sensory tool. For easier understanding you could call them their hands.
How many times does the phrase the hands of the Lord appear in the Bible?
In the King James version the phrase - the hands of the lord - does not appear at all.
Which body system contains sensory receptors for heat cold touch and pain?
The Nervous System
How do you explain an x ray of a back that has a hand on it as well?
If the patient's hands are in the field of the xray they will appear on the film, so even if they are on the stomach they will appear as if they are over or near the spine. If someone has helped immobilise the patient for the xray, then their hands may appear on the film.
Is the skin on the different parts of the body different numbers of nerve receptors?
Yes, your lips actually have the greatest number of nerve (sensory) receptors followed by your hands. Conversely, areas such as your back are not nearly as sensitive to sensory stimulation.
Do all primates including New World Monkeys have sensory touch receptors at the ends of their digits on their hands and feet?
well of course they do
Which gunmakers mark is two shaking hands?
Does not appear in any reference I have.
