Asked by Hunter Wilson on Sep 29, 2024

As Trevor is running,what area of his brain is sending signals to his muscles so that they will move

A)  motor cortex in the parietal lobes 
B)  somatosensory cortex in the parietal lobes 
C)  motor cortex in the frontal lobes 
D)  somatosensory cortex in the frontal lobes

Motor Cortex

An area within the cerebral cortex that plays a crucial role in devising, regulating, and carrying out intentional movements.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain sensations.

Parietal Lobes

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information.

  • Specify the distinct operations and impacts of varied sections of the brain and nervous system in response to stimuli.