Select the best description for the function of the corticobulbar tract:
A) impulses for coordination of movements of the trunk and proximal parts of the limbs
B) impulses that move the head and eyes in response to visual stimuli
C) conveys nerve impulses from motor cortex to skeletal muscles of head and neck to coordinate precise, voluntary movements
D) impulses for subconscious proprioception
E) impulses for precise voluntary movements of the hands and feet

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The corticobulbar tract conveys nerve impulses from the motor cortex to skeletal muscles of the head and neck, facilitating precise, voluntary movements. This pathway is crucial for facial expression, speech, chewing, and other movements involving the head and neck.

Select the Best Description for the Function of the Corticobulbar