Cerebellum Functions Quiz

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What is the main function of the cerebellum during movement?

Processing visual information

Regulating muscle tone (correct)

Storing long-term memories

Modifying reflexes

What are the consequences of lesions in the cerebellum?

Enhanced coordination of eye and limb movements

Increased muscle tone

Improved balance

Disrupted coordination of eye and limb movements (correct)

Where is the cerebellum located in relation to the occipital and temporal lobes?

Posterior

Superior

Inferior (correct)

Pons Signup and view all the answers

What separates the cerebellum from the cerebral lobes?

Tentorium cerebelli Signup and view all the answers

What is the external feature that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebellum?

Vermis Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cerebellum contains more neurons than the entire CNS?

Superficial cortex Signup and view all the answers

Where are the 4 deep cerebellar nuclei embedded?

Core Signup and view all the answers

What lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for controlling equilibrium and posture?

Flocculonodular lobe Signup and view all the answers

Which zone in the cerebellum plays a role in motor coordination and skilled movements?

Intermediate zone Signup and view all the answers

What part of the brain is at back of brain, immediately inferior to occipital & temporal lobes within posterior cranial fossa?

Cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

The cerebrocerebellum is involved in:

Planning movements and motor learning Signup and view all the answers

Which pair represents the 3 paired arteries supplying the cerebellum?

Superior cerebellar artery (SCA) and posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) Signup and view all the answers

The spinocerebellum is responsible for:

Regulating body movements by allowing for error correction Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects the cerebellum to the midbrain?

Superior cerebellar peduncles Signup and view all the answers

The core of the cerebellum is composed of:

White matter Signup and view all the answers

Which functional division of the cerebellum is involved in controlling balance and ocular reflexes?

Vestibulocerebellum Signup and view all the answers

Which layer(s) does the cerebellar cortex have?

3 layers Signup and view all the answers

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