Damage involving the ________ tract would be expected to impair walking as well as automatic functions such as breathing and sneezing.
A) lateral corticospinal
B) corticospinal
C) tectospinal
D) reticulospinal
E) premotor-striatal

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The reticulospinal tract is responsible for automatic functions such as breathing and sneezing, as well as control of overall muscle tone and the coordination of body movements such as walking. Damage to this tract would therefore impair these functions, leading to difficulty walking and potentially respiratory issues.

Damage Involving the ________ Tract Would Be Expected to Impair