PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of your brain controls balance?
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
brain stem
D
spinal cord
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Science American explains that the cerebellum – sometimes quaintly known as the “little brain“ – is located at the very back of your skull. The cerebellum controls a number of functions including movement, speech, balance, and posture.

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: -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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