The spinal cord contains local circuit neurons that play a key role in generating rhythmic behaviors like walking and running. What are these groups of neurons called?
A) central pattern generators
B) gamma motor neurons
C) intersegmental neurons
D) intrinsic neurons

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The groups of neurons responsible for generating rhythmic behaviors like walking and running are called central pattern generators (CPGs), which are found in the spinal cord.

The Spinal Cord Contains Local Circuit Neurons That Play a Key