The Cerebellum Coordinates Rapid, Automatic Adjustments That Maintain Balance and Equilibrium;

question 12

Multiple Choice

The cerebellum coordinates rapid, automatic adjustments that maintain balance and equilibrium; such alterations in muscle tone and position are made by modifying the activity of the ________.

• A) vestibular nucleus
• B) red nucleus
• C) substantia nigra
• D) pontine nuclei
• E) solitary nucleus

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Seizures

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.

Neurosurgeons

Medical specialists focused on the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, known for controlling language, mathematical tasks, and logic.