Choose the correct answer from each of the four options given below:
Which one of the following is associated with the maintenance of the posture
Cerebellum
The correct option is (B)
The cerebellum is the part of the brain which is responsible for the body’s balance and also posture.
Explanation of correct option:
There are two main parts of the Cerebellum:
i) Cerebellar cortex: A folded layer of tissue containing most of the cerebellar neurons
ii) Cerebellar nuclei: It is the innermost part of the cerebellum, which contains the nerve cells that carry information from the cerebellum.
Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option (A): Cerebrum -
Option (C): Thalamus -
Option (D): Pons -
Final Answer:
Cerebellum is associated with the maintenance of the posture.