In Evarts's experiment, when are neurons in the wrist region of the motor cortex inactive?
A) when the monkey prepares to flex its wrist
B) when the monkey flexes its wrist
C) when the monkey has more weight to move with its wrist
D) when the monkey brings its wrist back to the starting position

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Neurons in the wrist region of the motor cortex are inactive when the monkey brings its wrist back to the starting position, as this action does not require active motor control or force exertion.

In Evarts's Experiment, When Are Neurons in the Wrist Region