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kfurse

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A key motor function of the reticular formation is to
 
  a. directly excite spinal cord alpha motor neurons.
  b. facilitate movements through inhibition of the internal division of the globus pallidus.
  c. excite noradrenergic neurons within the substantia nigra.
  d. control muscle tone through the gamma motor system.
  e. control the activity of the cerebellum.

Question 2

The pontine and dentate nuclei are located in the
 
  a. reticular formation.
  b. pons.
  c. cerebellum.
  d. medulla.
  e. cortex.


mcni194

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

Answer: d. control muscle tone through the gamma motor system.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. cerebellum.


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