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Motor Skills and Coordination

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What does proprioception provide the brain with?

Motor commands to execute movements
Information about the body's position relative to the environment (correct)
Information about the environment's position relative to the body
Visual feedback about the surroundings

What is the primary function of proprioceptive feedback in movement control?

To initiate muscle activity
To prevent injuries
To provide smooth and coordinated execution of movements (correct)
To adjust posture and maintain balance

How does proprioception aid in preventing injuries?

By anticipating movements that could disrupt balance
By informing the body about the position and movement of joints (correct)
By adapting to changes in the environment
By reacting to sudden changes in balance

What is the role of motor response in reacting to sudden changes in balance?

To execute quick motor responses (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does motor response adapt to improve balance control?

Through experience and learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of anticipatory control in motor response?

To anticipate movements that could disrupt balance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of proprioception in adapting to changes in the environment?

To adjust posture and movements to maintain balance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What integrates sensory input with motor commands to execute coordinated movements?

Motor response (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of proprioception providing information about the body's position and movement?

Improved balance control (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proprioception in movement control?

To provide smooth and coordinated execution of movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

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