GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The largest division according to functional division of cerebellum is
A
cerebrocerebellum
B
spinocerebellum
C
vestibulocerebellum
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three functional areas of the cerebellum – the cerebrocerebellum, the spinocerebellum and the vestibulocerebellum. Cerebrocerebellum – the largest division, formed by the lateral hemispheres. It is involved in planning movements and motor learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cerebrum. The cerebrum (front of brain) comprises gray matter (the cerebral cortex) and white matter at its center. The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spinocerebellum occupies the median and paramedian zone of the cerebellar hemispheres and is the only part that receives input directly from the spinal cord.

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