AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
A
cerebellum
B
cerebrum
C
reticular formation
D
pons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cerebellum. The cerebellum sits at the back of the brain and controls your sense of balance.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum is important for movement control and plays a particularly crucial role in balance and locomotion. As such, one of the most characteristic signs of cerebellar damage is walking ataxia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The flocculonodular lobe. It is the oldest part of the brain in evolutionary terms (archicerebellum) and participates mainly in balance and spatial orientation. Its primary connections are with the vestibular nuclei, although it also receives visual and other sensory input.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cerebellum: Sensing how to balance.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cerebellum is located in the back of your brain. It helps with the coordination and movement related to motor skills, especially involving the hands and feet. It also helps maintain posture, balance, and equilibrium.

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