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1. When are the cells in the prefrontal cortex (in contrast to the primary motor

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Question

1.    When are the cells in the prefrontal cortex (in contrast to the primary motor cortex) most active?

A. At or after the end of movements

B. During inhibition of movements

C. During movements

D. In preparation and planning for movements

2. Which of the following substances is NOT released by spinal cord pain neurons

A. Substance P

B. Glutamate

C. Prostaglandins

D. All of the above are released.

A. At or after the end of movements

B. During inhibition of movements

C. During movements

D. In preparation and planning for movements

2. Which of the following substances is NOT released by spinal cord pain neurons

A. Substance P

B. Glutamate

C. Prostaglandins

D. All of the above are released.

Explanation / Answer

1. (A) The prefrontal function performs the executive function. Executive function relates to abilities to differentiate among conflicting thoughts, determine good and bad, better and best, same and different, future consequences of current activities, working toward a defined goal, prediction of outcomes, expectation based on actions, and social "control" (the ability to suppress urges that, if not suppressed, could lead to socially unacceptable outcomes).

2. (D) All of the above are released.