Why is the primary motor cortex important for the control of movement?

a. It is the only brain area that regulates movement.
b. It provides the highest level of voluntary control over movement.
c. It regulates all involuntary movements.
d. It contains all of the motor neurons of the brain.


ANSWER:
b

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