<prompt> Which pa of the brain gets activated first to initiate skilled movements?PonsBasal gangliaNeocoex.Cerebellum  <response>: Neocoex. FUNCTIONAL DIVISION OF CEREBRAL COEX: Divided into 2 areas - Primary coical area Both motor sensory areas Includes Primary auditory coex, Primary olfactory area, Primary gustatory areas Primary motor areas Association areas: Higher functions are related to association areas Other functions: First center activated to initiate skilled movements is Neocoex. 