The Cerebellum in the Brain Is Primarily Responsible for

question 65

Multiple Choice

The cerebellum in the brain is primarily responsible for

• A) complex thoughts, movement, language, and self-control.
• B) the basic functions of the body, such as breathing, cardiac rhythm, and blood pressure.
• C) controlling balance and movement.
• D) the expression and experience of emotions, memories, and sensations.

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Definitions:

Maturation Process

The natural growth or progress through stages of development in physical, intellectual, or emotional capacities.

Brain Growth Spurt

A period of rapid neural development, typically occurring in early childhood and adolescence.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb, from conception to birth, divided into the germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.

Dendrite

Branch-like projections of a neuron that receive electrical signals from other neurons, crucial for neural communication.