Although central pattern generating circuits are located in the spinal cord, the direct initiation of these circuits is located in which part of the brain?
A) Superior colliculus
B) Motor cortex
C) Deep cerebellar nuclei
D) Brainstem nuclei

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Figure in the book shows evidence that the brainstem nucleus, mesencephalic locomotor region (MLR), initiates locomotion. There is also additional anatomical evidence that brainstem nuclei project to premotor neurons.

Although Central Pattern Generating Circuits Are Located in the Spinal