The descending pathway
A)controls sensory functions.
B)consists of upper and lower motor neurons.
C)consists of neurons located completely within the spinal cord.
D)begins in the spinal cord and ends in the brain.
E)is only involved with involuntary muscle movements.

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The descending pathway consists of both upper and lower motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movements. It begins in the brain and ends in the spinal cord. It does not control sensory functions, consist of neurons located completely within the spinal cord, or only involve involuntary muscle movements.

The Descending Pathway