Discuss functional differences between the lateral and ventromedial groups of descending pathways.
What will be an ideal response?
The lateral group controls voluntary movements and the ventromedial group controls automatic movements. For example, moving the hands and fingers would be the responsibility of the lateral group, whereas posture and respiration are the responsibility of the ventromedial group.
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a. true b. false
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