Figure 15-2 The Corticospinal Pathway

Use Figure 15-2 to answer the following questions:
-What occurs in this neural pathway at label "3"?
A) synapse
B) communication between sensory and motor neurons
C) amplification of motor signals
D) decussation
E) autonomic reflexes

Question

Figure 15-2 The Corticospinal Pathway

Use Figure 15-2 to answer the following questions:
-What occurs in this neural pathway at label "3"?
A) synapse 
B) communication between sensory and motor neurons 
C) amplification of motor signals 
D) decussation 
E) autonomic reflexes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label "3" represents the point of decussation, where the majority of nerve fibers cross over from one side of the body to the other.

Figure 15-2 the Corticospinal Pathway