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Which area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for voluntary movements?
Which area of the cerebral cortex is responsible for voluntary movements?
- Primary sensory cortex
- Temporal cortex
- Primary motor cortex (correct)
- Prefrontal cortex
What is the function of the corticospinal tract?
What is the function of the corticospinal tract?
- To coordinate balance and coordination
- To transmit sensory signals from the spinal cord to the brain
- To transmit motor signals from the primary motor cortex to the motor neuron in the spinal cord (correct)
- To regulate autonomic functions
Which part of the brain is involved in the coordination of movements and balance?
Which part of the brain is involved in the coordination of movements and balance?
- Amygdala
- Hippocampus
- Cerebellum (correct)
- Thalamus
What is the role of the basal nuclei in voluntary movements?
What is the role of the basal nuclei in voluntary movements?
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What is the main function of the primary motor area of the cerebral cortex?
What is the main function of the primary motor area of the cerebral cortex?
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