Question

Which of the following regions of brain is incorrectly paired with its function?

• A. Cerebrum-regulate temperature
• B. Cerebellum-language comprehension
• C. Medulla Oblongata-connects spinal cord, pons and brain
• D. Pons Variolii-controls sleep cycle

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cerebellum-language comprehension

It is mainly responsible for coordinating and maintaining the body balance during walking, running, riding, swimming, and precision control of the voluntary movements. The main functions of the cerebellum include:

1. It senses equilibrium.
2. Transfers information.
3. Coordinates eye movement.
4. It enables precision control of the voluntary body movements.
5. Predicts the future position of the body during a particular movement.
6. Both anterior and posterior lobes are concerned with the skeletal movements.
7. The cerebellum is also essential for making fine adjustments to motor actions.
8. Coordinates and maintains body balance and posture during walking, running, riding, swimming.