PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Which part of the brain controls balance?
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cerebellum
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heart
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lungs
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The cerebellum controls a number of functions including movement, speech, balance, and posture.
Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum sits at the back of your head, under the cerebrum. It controls coordination and balance. The brain stem sits beneath your cerebrum in front of your cerebellum.
Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum is important for movement control and plays a particularly crucial role in balance and locomotion. As such, one of the most characteristic signs of cerebellar damage is walking ataxia.
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