Asked by Shary Matthews on May 30, 2024
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Margaret had a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain.Yet,she has difficulty moving her left arm,not her right arm.This indicates that the
A) somatosensory cortex is responsible for phantom limb movements.
B) motor cortex on the right side of the brain controls movements of specific body parts on the right side of the body.
C) association areas of the brain control movements of all body parts.
D) motor cortex on the right side of the brain controls movements of specific body parts on the opposite side of the body.
Somatosensory Cortex
is a part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.
Motor Cortex
An area within the cerebral cortex dedicated to planning, controlling, and carrying out voluntary movements.
Phantom Limb Movements
Sensations where amputees feel that their missing limbs are still moving or have sensation.
- Grasp the role of the motor cortex in controlling movement across the body's contralateral sides.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the role of the motor cortex in controlling movement across the body's contralateral sides.
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