PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
THE ____ CONTROLS BALANCE AND COORDINATION
A
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
B
SPINAL CORD
C
BRAIN STEM
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 portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.

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