The Motor Cortex Is

question 265

Multiple Choice

The motor cortex is

• A) an area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.
• B) an area at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations.
• C) areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions.
• D) the portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head.

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