Which Action Is an Example of a Motor Program in Chickens

question 89

Multiple Choice

 Which action is an example of a motor program in chickens with featherless wings?

• A) Flapping wings if suddenly dropped
• B) Learning to fly
• C) Stretching its wings but not flapping them
• D) Flapping its wings while eating

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, sensation, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull that regulates coordination and balance.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, and responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, and language.