The Part of the Brain That Controls Voluntary Movement Is

Question

The part of the brain that controls voluntary movement is the _______.
A) medulla
B) hypothalamus
C) thalamus
D) cerebrum

Accepted Answer

The cerebrum is the part of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, as well as other complex functions such as perception, thought, and memory. The medulla controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate, the hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst, and the thalamus relays sensory information to the cerebrum.