Question

Cerebellar activity is correlated with activity of _______, whereas basal ganglia activity is associated with activity of _______.

a. M1; premotor cortex

b. premotor cortex; the SMA

c. the SMA; M1

d. premotor cortex; somatosensory cortex

Answer 1

The correct option is Option c. the SMA; M1

Cerebellar activity is correlated with activity of the supplementary motor area (SMA). The SMA is located in the cerebral cortex which primarily controls the movement of the organism and associated with the smooth and timely execution of the motor plans for accurate movement.

The primary motor cortex (M1) is present in the frontal lobe of the brain near precentral gyrus which is also associated with various motor functions and helps to plan complex patterns, directions and intensities of the movements like that of basal ganglia.