NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the brain is responsible for motor control (movement)?
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
medulla
D
pons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stance/gait is controlled by the medial and intermediate cerebellum. Cognitive operations are mainly controlled by the posterior lobe (posterolateral cerebellum) and cerebellar nuclei (mainly parts of dentate nuclei).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cerebellum This area of the brain is responsible for fine motor movement, balance, and the brain’s ability to determine limb position.

Detailed explanation-3: -Instead-like the basal ganglia-the cerebellum influences movements by modifying the activity patterns of the upper motor neurons. In fact, the cerebellum sends prominent projections to virtually all upper motor neurons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Primarily responsible for motor control, the cerebellum controls balance and movement.

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