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Choose the most appropriate alternatives from amongst the following-

Which of the following is mainly associated with the maintenance of the posture?


A

Cerebrum

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B

Cerebellum

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Thalamus

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D

Pons

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Solution

The correct option is B

Cerebellum


The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option

  1. The cerebellum is a part of the hindbrain.
  2. It is responsible for the control and coordination of voluntary activities like balance, walking, posture, running, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect options

Option A

  1. The cerebrum is a part of the forebrain. It is responsible for controlling learning, memory, intelligence, thinking, speech, and consciousness.

Option C

  1. The thalamus acts as a relay station for impulses travelling to the cerebrum

Option D

  1. The pons acts as a relay station for impulses between the cerebellum, spinal cord, and other body parts.

Final answer

The cerebellum is mainly associated with the maintenance of the posture


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