NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Located in the posterior brain, this structure is responsible for coordinated movement and balance
A
cerebellum
B
medulla
C
pons
D
brain stem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cerebellum: The cerebellum, also known as the little brain, is responsible for smooth, coordinated voluntary movements. It subdivides into three lobes: the anterior, posterior, and flocculonodular lobes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The flocculonodular lobe. It is the oldest part of the brain in evolutionary terms (archicerebellum) and participates mainly in balance and spatial orientation. Its primary connections are with the vestibular nuclei, although it also receives visual and other sensory input.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum (which is Latin for “little brain”) is a major structure of the hindbrain that is located near the brainstem. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -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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