Question

Which controls the balance of human body?

• A. cerebrum
• B. cerebellum
• C. optic lobes
• D. spinal cord

Answer 1

The correct option is B

cerebellum

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The cerebellum is the major part of the hindbrain and it plays a major role in motor control.
2. Cerebellar damage causes disorders in fine movement, equilibrium, posture, balance, and motor learning of human body.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A

The cerebrum is responsible for thinking, intelligence, consciousness, and memory.

Option C

The optical lobe is the visual processing area of the brain.

Option D

Spinal cord's main function is to carry electrical signals between the brain and the rest of our body.

Final answer: Cerebellum controls the balance of human body.