AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ is the smallest part of the brain.
A
medulla
B
cerebrum
C
cerebellum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brain stem is the smallest and is located under the cerebellum, extending downward and back toward the neck. The cerebral cortex is the outside portion of the cerebrum, also called the “gray matter”.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum is at the back of the brain, below the cerebrum. It’s a lot smaller than the cerebrum. But it’s a very important part of the brain. It controls balance, movement, and coordination (how your muscles work together).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cerebrum: is the largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres. It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine control of movement.

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