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As a result of a craniocerebral injury, a patient has a decreased skin sensitivity. What area of the cerebral cortex is likely to be damaged?

Answer options

  1. Anterior central gyrus
  2. Occipital region
  3. Posterior central gyrus
  4. Cingulate gyrus
  5. Frontal cortex
Correct answer

Posterior central gyrus

Explanation

As a result of a craniocerebral injury, a patient has a decreased skin sensitivity. What area of the cerebral cortex is likely to be damaged?Same as 46. (for skin sensitivity and touch).

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