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Which brain lesions are responsible for tremor and dysmetria?
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Brainstem
D
Vestibular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People with MS can present with tremor, dysmetria, or both. Lesions in cerebello-thalamocortical pathways and/or central sensory and motor pathways could contribute to the pathogenesis of either tremor or dysmetria.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is caused by damage to the cerebellum and its pathways to other brain regions, often from a stroke or tumor, injury from a disease or an inherited disorder, or from chronic damage due to alcoholism. Psychogenic tremor-Psychogenic tremor (also called functional tremor) can appear as any form of tremor.

Detailed explanation-3: -In most other cases, intention tremors usually involve a lesion of the cerebellum (an important brain structure for movement coordination). Other causes can include hereditary disorders, metabolic conditions, psychological conditions, or exposure to toxic substances.

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