If the left, lateral corticospinal tract was destroyed below the brainstem in a car accident, what symptoms would you expect the individual to suffer?
A) loss of somatic sensation on the left side
B) loss of somatic sensation on the right side
C) paralysis of muscles on the left side
D) paralysis of muscles on the right side

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The left lateral corticospinal tract controls voluntary movements of the right side of the body. Damage to it would result in paralysis of muscles on the left side. Loss of somatic sensation is associated with damage to the sensory pathways and not the corticospinal tract.

If the Left, Lateral Corticospinal Tract Was Destroyed Below the Brainstem