AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This part of the brain controls physical balance.
A
hippocampus
B
amygdala
C
pons
D
cerebellum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cerebellum. The cerebellum sits at the back of the brain and controls your sense of balance. This allows you to stand up, walk in a straight line, and know if you are standing up or sitting down.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum controls a number of functions including movement, speech, balance, and posture.

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: -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-5: -Cerebellum: is located under the cerebrum. Its function is to coordinate muscle movements, maintain posture, and balance. Brainstem: acts as a relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord.

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