Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment (PCOA) Practice Exam

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Which central nervous system structure is critical for reflexive motor control?

  1. The Brain

  2. The Spine

  3. The Nerves

  4. The Muscles

The correct answer is: The Spine

The spine plays a crucial role in reflexive motor control because it is responsible for transmitting sensory and motor signals between the brain and the body. While the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and the muscles are the executers of the movement, the spine acts as the intermediary for reflexive actions. Additionally, nerves and muscles are also involved in the reflexive motor control process, but they are not the central nervous system structure that facilitates this control. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.

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