How do motor neurons control voluntary movements?
Posted December 6, 2023
Answer
Motor neurons control voluntary movements by transmitting signals received from the central nervous system to the muscles via a series of upper motor neuron pathways that include the motor cortex, synaptic connections, muscle activation, a feedback loop, and a feedforward control system.
Additional resources
The Principles of Nerve Cell Communication
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