Which of the following body parts is associated with the greatest amount of brain tissue in the somatosensory cortex? neck toes lips knees

Answer: Lips

Explanation:

Lips is the part of the skin which can feel the sensations such as touch, heat, pressure and it covers the greatest amount of brain tissue.

Somatosensory system is distributed throughout the major parts of the body. It is responsible for the sensations in the body.

These senses are touch, posture, et cetera. It controls the skin, organs and muscles of the body and deep neurons in the CNS.

Hence, the correct answer is Lips.

Answer: Lips

Explanation:

The Somatosensory Cortex its a Complex center of the brain, that receives information such as the position of the body parts concerning itself, other stimuli like temperature, pain, touch, balance, among others. It is formed by a group of sensory neurons and pathways that respond to changes on the surface and inside of the body.