In the classic transection experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers,monkeys with all their dorsolateral motor pathways transected sat with their arms hanging limply by their sides.However,these same monkeys had no difficulty
A) picking up pieces of food and then releasing them.
B) using their arms for standing, walking, and climbing.
C) reaching for moving objects.
D) moving their fingers independently.
E) all of the above

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Monkeys with transected dorsolateral motor pathways could still use their arms for postural adjustments necessary for standing, walking, and climbing, indicating these functions rely on different neural pathways.

In the Classic Transection Experiments of Lawrence and Kuypers,monkeys with All