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Which sequence best represents the general pathway of a voluntary action, such as deciding to pick up a pencil, according to the chapter? areas send instructions to muscles to act

Question
Which sequence best represents the general pathway of a voluntary action, such as deciding to pick up a pencil, according to the chapter? areas send instructions to muscles to act
Muscle contracts, then brain receives sensory input, then decision is made
Sensory input is received and processed by the fore-brain, a decision is made, and motor
Hormone is released, then reflex arc responds, then brain thinks about it
Spinal cord alone completes the entire action without brain involvement
Answer
Sensory input is received and processed by the fore-brain, a decision is made, and motor
Detailed Explanation
For voluntary actions, sensory input is processed in the fore-brain's association areas, a decision is made, and the motor areas then instruct the muscles to carry out the chosen action.
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