Which statement about the primary motor cortex is false?
A) It is a major source of axons that form the pyramidal tract.
B) Many M1 cells have directional sensitivity.
C) Cortical maps of M1 show plasticity, changing with experience
D) It occupies a large part of the upper medulla.

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The statement that the primary motor cortex occupies a large part of the upper medulla is false. The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe, not in the medulla.

Which Statement About the Primary Motor Cortex Is False