Assume that electrical stimulation of the right motor cortex elicits limb movements on the left side of the body. In this instance, we would describe this as a(an) _______ organization of motor cortex and the muscles of the body.
A) contralateral
B) contramedial
C) ipsilateral
D) bilateral
E) contrasagittal

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Contralateral organization refers to the fact that the motor cortex controls movement on the opposite side of the body. In this case, the right motor cortex controls movements on the left side of the body.

Assume That Electrical Stimulation of the Right Motor Cortex Elicits