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Which of the following is NOT a function of the brain stem?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the brain stem?
- Regulation of cognitive processes (correct)
- Control of eye movements
- Control of equilibrium
- Control of respiration
What is the primary role of the extrapyramidal system?
What is the primary role of the extrapyramidal system?
- Regulation of autonomic functions
- Mediation of gross movements involving large muscle groups (correct)
- Initiation of voluntary movements
- Mediation of fine motor movements
Which of the following is NOT a function of the extrapyramidal system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the extrapyramidal system?
- Mediating fixation and positioning movements
- Adjusting muscle tone through facilitation or inhibition
- Controlling the production of neurotransmitters (correct)
- Providing an alternative pathway for discrete movements
According to the information provided, what is the role of the brain stem in relation to higher neural centers?
According to the information provided, what is the role of the brain stem in relation to higher neural centers?
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Which of the following statements about the extrapyramidal system is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the extrapyramidal system is TRUE?
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