Imaging studies indicate strong activation of the pre-SMA region during
a. random hand movements.
b. performance of a learned sequence of button presses.
c. movement of the eyes.
d. planning of motor movements.
e. scanning a screen for visual cues.
Answer: b. performance of a learned sequence of button presses.
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