NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

CONTROL AND COORDINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Posture and balance of the body is controlled by
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla
D
Pons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The cerebellum is involved in the following functions: Maintenance of balance and posture. The cerebellum is important for making postural adjustments in order to maintain balance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cerebellum is a part of the brain located just under the cerebrum at the back of the head. It maintains body balance and coordinates muscular activity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The posture and balance of the body are controlled by the cerebellum.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cerebellum regulates the cognitive and automatic processes of posture-gait control by acting on the cerebral cortex via the thalamocortical projection and on the brainstem, respectively.

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