Both the Cerebellum and the Basal Ganglia Are Involved in the Control

question 168

Multiple Choice

Both the cerebellum and the basal ganglia are involved in the control of movement. However, they have very different roles. The basal ganglia is responsible for ________
Movement whereas the cerebellum is involved in movement.

• A) initiating; automatic
• B) reflexive; rapid
• C) initiating; voluntary
• D) fast; slow
• E) involuntary; voluntary

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Definitions:

Cenozoic Basalts

Volcanic rocks that were formed during the Cenozoic era, known for their dark color and high iron and magnesium content.

Mesozoic Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary rocks formed during the Mesozoic Era, approximately 252 to 66 million years ago, which includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Fault Scarps

Steep slopes or cliffs formed by the displacement of the Earth’s surface along a fault, often visible after earthquakes.

Lava Flow

The movement of molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption that solidifies as it cools, often forming distinctive geological formations.