How Do Higher Centers in the Brain Influence Reflexive Motor

question 148

Multiple Choice

How do higher centers in the brain influence reflexive motor activities

• A)They don't; reflexes are unaffected by activity in higher centers.
• B)They can enhance or suppress spinal reflexes via descending tracts.
• C)They influence only the lowest, most stereotyped, levels of motor control.
• D)All of the answers are correct.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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