The Fact That Alcohol Often Causes Problems with Balance and Coordination

question 64

Multiple Choice

The fact that alcohol often causes problems with balance and coordination suggests that it may have an effect on the

• A)cerebrum.
• B)corpus callosum.
• C)cerebellum.
• D)thalamus.
• E)reticular formation.

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