Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-initiates all voluntary movement
A)cerebellum
B)hypothalamus
C)brain stem
D)basal nuclei
E)cerebral cortex

Question

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The cerebral cortex is responsible for initiating all voluntary movement.

Answer: A
 The cerebellum is not responsible for initiating all voluntary movement. It is involved in movement coordination and balance.

Answer: B
 The hypothalamus plays a role in regulating various bodily functions, but it is not responsible for initiating all voluntary movement.

Answer: C
 The brain stem controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate, but it is not responsible for initiating all voluntary movement.

Answer: D
 The basal nuclei are involved in movement regulation and suppressing unwanted movements, but they are not responsible for initiating all voluntary movement.

Match These Brain Structures, Labelled A