The Primary Motor Cortex of the Cerebrum

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Multiple Choice

The primary motor cortex of the cerebrum

• A) is mapped from the head region on the lower side of the cortex to the lower part of the body on the upper side of the cortex.
• B) receives touch and pressure information from the body.
• C) is located in the parietal lobe.
• D) occurs behind the central sulcus.
• E) is located in the temporal lobe.

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