Which of the following symptoms would be associated with a lesion in the primary motor cortex of the cerebrum?
A) jittery or interrupted eye saccades
B) reflexive movements of the head in response to sudden loud noise
C) voluntary contraction and relaxation of the fingers
D) ability to understand spoken words
E) inability to produce coherent speech

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The primary motor cortex is responsible for voluntary movements of the body, including the fingers. A lesion in this area may result in difficulty with voluntary contraction and relaxation of the fingers.

Which of the Following Symptoms Would Be Associated with a Lesion