Early Research on the Motor Cortex Suggested That It _____;

question 57

Multiple Choice

Early research on the motor cortex suggested that it _____; however, more recent work suggests that the motor cortex may actually _____.

• A)controls individual muscle movements; store a repertoire of movement categories
• B)stores a repertoire of movement categories; control individual muscle movements
• C)controls only reflexive movements; control both reflexive and voluntary movement
• D)controls only learned movements; control both learned and innate movements

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Definitions:

Gate-Control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not merely a direct result of activation of pain fiber receptors, but is also subject to modulation by interneurons in the spinal cord that can 'gate' pain signals.

Large-Fiber Activity

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Spinal Cord

The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies within the vertebral canal and from which the spinal nerves emerge.

Metal Belt Buckle

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