Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for initiating voluntary movement?

LO.3.05 - Voluntary Movement Areas

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8th Grade
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Jayden SULLIVAN
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Basal Ganglia
Cerebellum
Primary Motor Cortex
Prefrontal Cortex
Occipital Lobe
Answer explanation
The Primary Motor Cortex is the key area in the brain that initiates voluntary movements by sending signals to the muscles. Other areas like the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum assist in coordination and control, but the initiation occurs here.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The basal ganglia help coordinate voluntary movement by ________.
Gathering sensory information
Storing procedural memory
Blocking unnecessary movements
Processing emotions
Executing motor responses
Answer explanation
The basal ganglia help coordinate voluntary movement by blocking unnecessary movements, allowing for smoother and more efficient execution of motor tasks.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
True or False: The cerebellum helps in storing sequences of previously learned movements.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. The cerebellum is involved in the coordination and fine-tuning of movements, and it plays a key role in storing sequences of previously learned movements, allowing for smoother execution.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the brain helps in smooth, well-sequenced movement coordination?
Primary Motor Cortex
Basal Ganglia
Cerebellum
Frontal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Answer explanation
The cerebellum is crucial for coordinating smooth and well-sequenced movements. It fine-tunes motor activity and ensures balance and posture, making it essential for fluid motion.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which brain structure is the Primary Motor Cortex located?
Frontal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Limbic System
Answer explanation
The Primary Motor Cortex is located in the Frontal Lobe, which is responsible for planning and executing voluntary movements. This makes the Frontal Lobe the correct answer.
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does the basal ganglia play in voluntary movement?
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Answer explanation
The basal ganglia are crucial for initiating and regulating voluntary movements. They help in planning and executing motor actions by processing information from the cortex and facilitating smooth, coordinated movements.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are the key areas of the brain involved in voluntary movement?
Cerebellum
Primary Motor Cortex
Wernicke's Area
Basal Ganglia
Prefrontal Cortex
Answer explanation
The key areas involved in voluntary movement include the Primary Motor Cortex, which initiates movement, the Basal Ganglia, which regulates movement, and the Cerebellum, which coordinates and fine-tunes motor activity.
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