Damage to the Tectospinal Tracts Would Interfere with the

question 24

Multiple Choice

Damage to the tectospinal tracts would interfere with the

• A)ability to position the arms.
• B)ability to monitor body position.
• C)ability to make reflex responses of the head and neck in response to sudden movements or loud noises.
• D)ability to control motor units located in the leg.
• E)ability to coordinate eating and swallowing movements.

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

A type of meristematic tissue in plants that produces vascular tissues, such as xylem and phloem, contributing to the secondary growth of stems and roots.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Sapwood

The outer, lighter part of a tree trunk that is active in the transport of water and nutrients.

Functional Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant's vascular system that is responsible for water and nutrient transport, developed after the primary growth phase.