MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

CEREBELLAR SYNDROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum?
A
Integrating sensory information relating to position of body parts
B
Coordinating skeletal muscle activity
C
Maintaining posture
D
Controlling breathing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cerebellum has long been known to be involved in respiration under conditions when respiration is challenged, such as during hunger for air induced by hypoxia or hypercapnia.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum does not controls movements, speech, sight, smell, taste, hearing, intelligence etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -walking. posture. balance. coordination. eye movements. speech. 21-Jan-2018

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