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The vertical patch of cortex located rostral to the central sulcus is known as the
 
  a. primary visual cortex.
  b. prefrontal cortex.
  c. temporal association cortex.
  d. primary motor cortex.
  e. primary somatosensory cortex.

Question 2

An indirect way through which the brain modulates muscle tension is to
 
  a. alter the firing rate in the gamma motor system.
  b. induce presynaptic inhibition.
  c. block the release of acetylcholine into the junction.
  d. excite the Golgi tendon organs.
  e. inhibit the monosynaptic stretch reflex.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. primary motor cortex.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. alter the firing rate in the gamma motor system.


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