Motor Pathways

Item #7 of 10

The cortical areas that project to the primary motor cortex and modulate its control are the ________.

supplemental motor cortex;

somatosensory cortex;

premotor cortex;

prefrontal cortex;

all of the alternatives provided are correct;

INCORRECT - Although the prefrontal cortex does project to the primary motor cortex and may provide a mental representation of a stimulus to be the target of movement and in addition may make the choice to initiate a voluntary response to that stimulus, a better alternative is provided.

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		supplemental motor cortex;
		somatosensory cortex;
		premotor cortex;
		prefrontal cortex;
		all of the alternatives provided are correct;