MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The brain center responsible for balancing and coordination is the ____
A
thalamus
B
hypothalamus
C
temporal
D
cerebellum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum is the part of the brain most involved in coordinating sequences of movements. It also controls balance and posture. Anything that damages the cerebellum can lead to loss of coordination (ataxia). However, Many other disorders can also cause loss of coordination.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions. Anatomy of the brain, showing the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem, and other parts of the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cerebellum: Sensing how to balance.

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