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Fish MCQ 19

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Friday, July 27 1973 by fish

Last modified on Friday, July 27 1973.

Which of the following functions is the cerebellum NOT involved in:

 
        A) Motor learning
 
        B) Initiating movement
 
        C) Coordinating movement
 

 


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A) Motor learning

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This is one of the functions of the cerebellum  (See References)

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B) Initiating movement

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The cerebellum is NOT involved in initiating movement, only the adjustments of it  (See References)

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C) Coordinating movement

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The cerebellum is involved in integration of movement to make it smooth and synergistic  (See References)

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References:

1. Vanderah, T. W., & Nolte, J. (2019). Chapter 20: Cerebellum. In Nolte's essentials of the human brain. essay, Elsevier.
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anatomy
Fish MCQ 19
Question ID: 112622127
Question written by fish. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 07/27/1973
Modified: 07/27/1973
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