The Strip of the Cortex in the Frontal Lobe That

question 155

Multiple Choice

The strip of the cortex in the frontal lobe that is involved in the initiation of all voluntary movements is called:

• A) the somatosensory cortex
• B) the sensory homunculus
• C) Broca's area
• D) the motor cortex

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, essential for connecting different parts of the brain and controlling functions like sleep and respiration.

Medulla

An essential part of the brainstem involved in regulating breathing, heart rate, and other autonomic functions.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is involved in experiencing emotions, particularly fear, and storing emotional memories.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons in the brainstem that is involved in regulating wakefulness, sleep, and attention.