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Central Pattern Generator
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In animals, movement is coordinated by a cluster of neurons in the spinal cord called the Central Pattern Generator (CPG). This produces signals that drive muscles to [blank] rhythmically in a way that produces [blank] or walking, depending on the [blank] of pulses. A simple signal from the brain instructs the CPG to switch between different [blank] , such as going from a standstill to walking.
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In animals, movement is coordinated by a cluster of neurons in the spinal cord called the Central Pattern Generator (CPG). This produces signals that drive muscles to contract rhythmically in a way that produces running or walking, depending on the pattern of pulses. A simple signal from the brain instructs the CPG to switch between different modes , such as going from a standstill to walking.
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