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Which of the following is CORRECT?

The cerebral cortex has a random effect on locomotion.

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Decisions about changes in a person's posture require the

participation of the cerebral cortex. However, many automatic responses can be coordinated at the levels of brainstem and spinal cord.

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When a person changes the direction of locomotion in order to avoid an obstacle, this can be done entirely by using spinal circuits.

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The cerebral cortex has no influence in locomotion.

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A cat in which the cerebral cortex has been completely destroyed cannot perform any kind of postural adjustment.

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