The Cerebellum Performs All of the Following Functions Except

question 21

Multiple Choice

The cerebellum performs all of the following functions except:

• A) coordinates control of muscle action.
• B) helps control posture.
• C) controls cardiac function.
• D) controls skeletal muscles to maintain balance.

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Sleepiness

A state of feeling drowsy or tired, often leading to a need for sleep.

Day

A period of 24 hours representing a full rotation of the Earth on its axis, traditionally divided into day (light) and night (dark) periods.

Sleep Spindles

Bursts of brain activity observable on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of sleep, believed to play a role in learning and memory.