In the transection experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, monkeys with all their dorsolateral motor pathways transected sat with their arms hanging limply by their sides.However, these same monkeys had no difficulty
A) picking up pieces of food and then releasing them.
B) using their arms for standing, walking, and climbing.
C) reaching for moving objects.
D) moving their fingers independently.
E) all of the above

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The monkeys could still use their arms for gross motor functions like standing, walking, and climbing because these actions are controlled by other motor pathways that were not affected by the transection of the dorsolateral pathways.

In the Transection Experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers, Monkeys with All