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Which of the following correctly lists the layers of the heart wall from innermost to outermost?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Organ Systems
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Which organ system is primarily responsible for transmitting signals along the corticospinal pathway?
A
Nervous system
B
Digestive system
C
Respiratory system
D
Endocrine system
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Step 1: Begin by identifying the corticospinal pathway. The corticospinal pathway is a neural tract that transmits motor signals from the brain to the spinal cord, primarily involved in voluntary motor control.
Step 2: Recognize that the corticospinal pathway is part of the nervous system, which is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body, including motor commands and sensory information.
Step 3: Eliminate the other options by understanding their primary functions: the digestive system processes food and nutrients, the respiratory system facilitates gas exchange, and the endocrine system regulates hormones.
Step 4: Confirm that the nervous system is the correct answer because it is the organ system responsible for transmitting signals along neural pathways, including the corticospinal pathway.
Step 5: Conclude that the nervous system is the organ system primarily responsible for transmitting signals along the corticospinal pathway.
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