The different tracts within indirect motor pathways are grouped according to their primary functions.The lateral pathway controls A)muscle tone and gross movements of the muscles of the head,neck,proximal limb,and trunk. B)precise,discrete movements and tone in flexor muscles of the limbs. C)heartbeat and blood pressure. D)respiratory rhythm and CO₂ levels. E)smooth muscle contraction in the viscera.

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The lateral pathway includes the corticospinal and rubrospinal tracts, which are responsible for controlling precise, discrete movements and tone in flexor muscles of the limbs.

The Different Tracts Within Indirect Motor Pathways Are Grouped According