Question

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

• A. Cerebrum
• B. Cerebellum
• C. Thalamus
• D. Pons

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cerebellum

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option :

1. The cerebellum is located in the back of the brain.
2. It is in charge of maintaining the body's posture, balance, and equilibrium.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The cerebrum is the brain's biggest portion.
2. The cerebrum is where higher thinking processes like learning, memory, language, and speaking take place.

Option C:

1. The thalamus is a tiny structure directly above the brain stem that relays sensory information from the sense organs.
2. The thalamus is involved in sensory processing.

Option D:

1. Between the midbrain and the medulla oblongata, the pons is the major structure of the brain stem.
2. Pons has reflex centers that respond to visual and auditory stimuli with head movements.

Final answer: Cerebellum is mainly associated with the maintenance of the posture.