The Regions of the Mesencephalon That Issue Subconscious Motor Commands

question 129

Multiple Choice

The regions of the mesencephalon that issue subconscious motor commands that affect upper limb position and background muscle tone are the

• A) red nuclei.
• B) cerebral peduncles.
• C) tecta.
• D) inferior colliculi.
• E) superior colliculi.

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