Which of the Following Statements About the Motor Cortex Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Larger body areas, such as the torso, have the same amount of motor cortex space devoted to them as smaller dexterous areas, such as the fingers.
• B) Body areas associated with complex movements have more motor cortex space devoted to them.
• C) Body areas associated with simple, unrefined movements have more cortex space devoted to them.
• D) Smaller body areas, such as the fingers, have less motor cortex space devoted to them than larger body areas, such as the torso.

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