Chapter 10, Problem 6RC

Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether the given statement “Neurons in the primary motor cortex of the right cerebral hemisphere mainly control muscles on the left side of the body” is true or false.

Introduction: Neurons, also known as nerve cells are the fundamental unit of brain and nervous system. They are electrically excitable cells that aids in communication with neighboring cells through special junctions known as synapses. Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons are the three types of neurons present in the nervous system.