The most important target(s) for output from primary motor cortex is (are)
A) either the red nucleus or alpha motor neurons.
B) the superior and inferior colliculi of the midbrain.
C) the vestibular nuclei of the brainstem.
D) the reticular formation of the brainstem.

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The primary motor cortex sends its output to the red nucleus and alpha motor neurons, which are responsible for initiating and regulating voluntary movements. The other choices listed are not direct targets of the primary motor cortex.

The Most Important Target(s) for Output from Primary Motor Cortex