A Key Function of Premotor Cortex Is to

question 53

Multiple Choice

A key function of premotor cortex is to

• A) allow an organism to learn to respond to an arbitary visual clue with a learned, specific movement.
• B) facilitate the performance of a series of movements.
• C) evoke the desire to perform a movement.
• D) allow an organism to learn to respond with a specific movement to a nonarbitrary visual cue.
• E) modulate the activity of the basal ganglia and limbic system.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and is involved in producing a calming effect.

Alcohol

A chemical compound that is commonly found in beverages like beer, wine, and spirits, known for its psychoactive and depressant effects.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant that can cause euphoria and addiction.