Electrical Stimulation of the Right Motor Cortex Elicits Limb Movements

question 5

Multiple Choice

Electrical stimulation of the right motor cortex elicits limb movements on the left side of the body,and vice versa.Which term below best describes this organization of the motor cortex and the muscles of the body?

• A) contralateral
• B) horizontal
• C) ipsilateral
• D) antagonistic
• E) parasagittal

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