Which of the Following Statements About the Motor Cortex Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the motor cortex is true?

• A) The neurons in the motor cortex are highly specialized and independent.
• B) Seizures are not associated with the motor cortex.
• C) The motor cortex is the only area of the brain that can regenerate after injury.
• D) There is considerable overlap in the neurons that fire to move any body part.

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