Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of the Cerebellum

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of the cerebellum?

• A)It is considered the "little brain."
• B)It lies under the occipital lobe of the cerebrum.
• C)It is responsible for sensory and motor coordination and balance.
• D)It helps regulate water balance and sleep cycles.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

Involved in memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions, the amygdala is critical in how we assess and respond to environmental threats and rewards.

Medulla

The medulla is a section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure control.

Hunger-Dampening

The process or effect of reducing or suppressing the sensation of hunger.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby influencing body weight and fat mass.