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Joshua Ingber
on Oct 21, 2024
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Which of the following statements concerning the descending pathways of the spinal cord is true?
A) Most descending pathways control sensory functions.
B) Many of the descending pathways decussate in the midbrain.
C) Descending pathways consist of upper and lower motor neurons.
D) Descending pathways must synapse in the thalamus.
E) These pathways start in the spinal cord and end in the brain.
Descending Pathways
Neural paths that transmit signals from the brain down to the body, coordinating movement.
Sensory Functions
Sensory functions refer to the capabilities of the nervous system to receive and process stimuli from the environment through the senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
Decussate
To cross.
- Describe the descending pathways of the spinal cord and their role in voluntary movement.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the descending pathways of the spinal cord and their role in voluntary movement.