The Primary Motor Cortex Is Important for the Control of

question 87

Multiple Choice

The primary motor cortex is important for the control of

• A) heart rate.
• B) arousal of the brain.
• C) fine movements.
• D) abstract reasoning.

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Definitions:

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Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, self-awareness, and behavior.

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