What sends a corresponding signal to the spinal cord, which in turn translates the command into a motion?

Brain

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Spinal cord

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Motor cortex

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Arms

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Solution

The correct option is C Motor cortex
The motor cortex refers to the region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements. It sends a corresponding signal to the spinal cord, which in turn translates the command into a motion.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

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