MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ controls balance, posture, and coordination.
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cerebellum receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain and then regulates motor movements. It regulates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech, resulting in smooth and balanced muscular activity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hindbrain: The hindbrain is the lower back part of the brain. The hindbrain comprises the cerebellum that is involved in maintaining body posture and balance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum also known as the small brain, is a part of the hindbrain. It is responsible for maintaining the balance and posture of the body and skilled memory i.e. things that we learn in our lifetime like walking, riding a bicycle, swimming, writing, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.

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