Figure 15-2 the Corticospinal Pathway

question 82

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-2 The Corticospinal Pathway


Use Figure 15-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the type of information that travels along the structure labeled "4."

• A) motor commands to skeletal muscles
• B) proprioception to the cerebral cortex
• C) fine touch to the cerebral cortex
• D) pain and crude touch sensations
• E) visceral motor commands to smooth muscle

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