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Cerebellum Anatomy and Function Quiz

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Which lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for vestibulocerebellum function?

Flocculonodular lobe (correct)
Posterior lobe
Anterior lobe
Vermis

How many major lobes is the cerebellum divided into by transverse fissures?

Two
Four
Three (correct)
Five

What anatomical structure separates the two cerebellar hemispheres on each side?

Medulla
Tentorium cerebelli
Pons
Vermis (correct)

What is the main role of the cerebellum in voluntary movement?

Orchestration of muscular contraction timing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cerebellar peduncles?

Connection to the brainstem (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vestibular proprioception?

Control the orientation of body parts to external stimuli (A) Signup and view all the answers

In cerebellar lesions, what symptom is commonly observed?

Difficulty in walking/unsteadiness of gait (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is dyssynergia in the context of cerebellar ataxia?

Impairment of proper sequence of muscular contractions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which specific cerebellar sign is mostly observed when asking a patient to reach for a target?

Intention tremor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes incoordination in diseases of the cerebellum?

Disturbance in force, rate, sequence, direction, or timing of movement (A) Signup and view all the answers

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