Figure 15-2 The Corticospinal Pathway

Use Figure 15-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the origin of the axon labeled "2."
A) lower motor neuron
B) upper motor neuron
C) decussation neuron
D) second-order neuron
E) ganglionic neuron

Question

Figure 15-2 The Corticospinal Pathway

Use Figure 15-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the origin of the axon labeled "2."
A) lower motor neuron 
B) upper motor neuron 
C) decussation neuron 
D) second-order neuron 
E) ganglionic neuron

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The axon labeled "2" originates from an upper motor neuron, which is located in the primary motor cortex of the brain.

Figure 15-2 the Corticospinal Pathway