Question

While Professor Travis is on the phone, he notices a glass vase sliding off the top shelf of his bookcase and about to fall on his dog. He moves quickly to catch the vase and prevent it from falling on his dog. In the context of the cerebral cortex, the quick movement of his hand is most likely a result of a process in the:________

Answer 1

Answer: Motor cortex

Explanation:

Motor cortex  is the part cerebral cortex which is responsible for processing, regulating and controlling voluntary movement of the body.It helps in moving body parts as per planning and conduction so that certain action can take place.

According to the question,rapid movement of Professor Travis to save his dog from getting hurt due to sliding vase was initiated due to the planning and execution done by motor cortex for his hands to move.