All of the following are characteristics of the extrapyramidal system EXCEPT:
A)Its effect on neurons is largely inhibitory.
B)It is involved in stereotypical movements.
C)It has most of its influence in midline (axial)muscles than in distal muscles.
D)It is involved in the conscious control of movement.
E)It has a large role in maintaining muscle tonE.

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The pyramidal tract,rather than the extrapyramidal tract,is involved in the control of voluntary movement.The extrapyramidal tract may assist in the smooth movement of muscles of voluntary movement,but its control is largely subconscious.

All of the Following Are Characteristics of the Extrapyramidal System