MEDICINE MCQ
NEUROLOGY
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Question
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Select the functions of the cerebellum.
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Coordinates voluntary muscle action
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Hearing
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Balance
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Vision
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The main function of the cerebellum is maintaining balance, posture, and tone of the body. Other functions of the cerebellum include: Fine-tuning and coordination of movements, such as while riding a bike or playing a musical instrument (e.g., guitar). The coordination happens between multiple groups of muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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