Professor Travis noticed that a large book was sliding out of the shelf and was about to hit the top of the computer. He moved quickly to intercept the book before his computer could be damaged. The movement of his hand was a result of a process in the
A) limbic system.
B) motor cortex.
C) pons.
D) temporal lobe.

Question

Professor Travis noticed that a large book was sliding out of the shelf and was about to hit the top of the computer. He moved quickly to intercept the book before his computer could be damaged. The movement of his hand was a result of a process in the
A) limbic system.
B) motor cortex.
C) pons.
D) temporal lobe.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The movement of the hand to intercept the falling book indicates a motor response, and the motor cortex is responsible for voluntary movement control. The limbic system is more associated with emotional regulation and motivation, the pons is involved in basic life functions such as breathing and sleeping, and the temporal lobe is associated with auditory processing and memory.

Professor Travis Noticed That a Large Book Was Sliding Out