MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the brain that controls coordination, balance, and equilibrium
A
cerebrum
B
thalamus
C
cerebellum
D
medulla oblongata
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cerebellum controls a number of functions including movement, speech, balance, and posture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maintaining balance: The cerebellum has special sensors that detect shifts in balance and movement. It sends signals for the body to adjust and move. Coordinating movement: Most body movements require the coordination of multiple muscle groups. The cerebellum times muscle actions so that the body can move smoothly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cerebellum, which is a part of the hindbrain is responsible for maintaining posture and equilibrium of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maintenance of balance and posture. The cerebellum is important for making postural adjustments in order to maintain balance. Through its input from vestibular receptors and proprioceptors, it modulates commands to motor neurons to compensate for shifts in body position or changes in load upon muscles.

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