The Sensitivity of the Stretch Reflex Can Be Altered by Which

question 3

Multiple Choice

The sensitivity of the stretch reflex can be altered by which of the following?

• A)Activity in the olivocerebellar tract
• B)Simultaneous stimulation of primary motor cortex and supplemental motor area of cortex
• C)Activity of pontine reticular nuclei
• D)Activity of corticospinal tract

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Definitions:

Knuckle-Walking

A form of quadrupedal locomotion in which an animal walks on the knuckles of its forelimbs, typical of gorillas and chimpanzees, and considered an important aspect of hominid evolution.

Bipedalism

The ability to walk on two legs, a key feature distinguishing humans and their ancestors from most other mammals.

Lemurs

A diverse group of primates native to the island of Madagascar, known for their large eyes and nocturnal habits, with some species active during the day.

Madagascar

An island country located in the Indian Ocean, known for its unique biodiversity, with many species that are found nowhere else on Earth.