The Pyramidal and Extrapyramidal Tracts Are Two of Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

The pyramidal and extrapyramidal tracts are two of which of the following types of tracts of the spinal cord?

• A) Ascending tracts
• B) Descending tracts
• C) Lateral tracts
• D) Anterior tracts

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Definitions:

Contractions

The process of muscles becoming shorter and tighter, often referring to the process of childbirth where the muscles of the uterus tighten.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling the brain's reward and pleasure centers, and regulating movement and emotional responses.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of some nerve cells, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.