The Primary Motor Projection Area Forms a "Map" of the Body

question 44

Multiple Choice

The primary motor projection area forms a "map" of the body, and the projections control movement to specific areas of the body. The amount of cortical tissue dedicated to specific parts of the body varies based on the:

• A) size of the body part
• B) distance of the body part from the brain
• C) precision of movement for the body part
• D) cortical area does not vary; it is the same for all body parts

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