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j.rubin

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The disproportionate motor cortex representation of the fingers and mouth is due to the fact that:
 
  a. the hands and mouth take more innervation to move.
  b. are less sensitive than other areas of the body.
  c. are more sensitive than other areas of the body.
  d. require greater precision of movement.

Question 2

Reflex circuits:
 
  a. typically involve thousands of neurons.
  b. typically involve one chain of neurons.
  c. typically involve dozens of neurons.
  d. always involve the brain.


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sabina576

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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