the role of the brain Flashcards
1
Q
role of the brain
A
muscles. need the brain to send signals
2
Q
where do movement impulses come from
A
movement impulses come from frontal lobes
3
Q
fx of motor areas
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to generate electrochemical impulses that travel along motor nerves to muscle fibers which causes muscles fibers to contract
4
Q
some muscles must contract while others relax
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for movement to be effective
5
Q
coordination
A
alternating contractions and relaxations
6
Q
coordination takes place below
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a level of conscious thought
7
Q
coordination is regulated by
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cerebellum which is located below occipital lobes
