Asked by Sondos Alansari on May 31, 2024
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Direct stimulation of areas within the motor cortex would most likely result in
A) feelings of anger.
B) acceleration of heartbeat.
C) a sensation of being touched on the arm.
D) movement of the mouth and lips.
Motor Cortex
An area of the cerebral cortex responsible for devising, managing, and carrying out voluntary muscle movements.
Movement
The act or process of moving or being moved, encompassing physical and symbolic motion.
- Acquire knowledge about the localization of sensory and motor functions in the brain.
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Harpreet LalliJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The motor cortex is primarily responsible for the control of voluntary movement. Direct stimulation of this area would therefore most likely result in movement, such as movement of the mouth and lips. A, B, and C are not associated with the motor cortex.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the localization of sensory and motor functions in the brain.