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You hear a report on the news that an individual was in a car accident and...

You hear a report on the news that an individual was in a car accident and has lost the ability to move their legs. What part of the central nervous system would have been damaged in this individual?

Select one:

a. Spinothalamic tract

b. Corticospinal tract

c. Brain stem

d. Cerebellum

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Correct answer would be : b. Corticospinal tract

Reason:  The primary function of the  corticospinal tract is that it is responsible for voluntary motor control of the body and legs.Therefore when it is damaged, the ability to move legs will be lost.

gladiator answered 2 years ago
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