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)
  • Anterior
  • Which part of the brainstem is the cerebellum joined to?

    <p>Pons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the cerebellum from the cerebral lobes?

    <p>Tentorium cerebelli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vermis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Superficial cortex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the 4 deep cerebellar nuclei embedded?

    <p>Core (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Flocculonodular lobe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intermediate zone (B)</p> 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?

    <p>Cerebellum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cerebrocerebellum is involved in:

    <p>Planning movements and motor learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair represents the 3 paired arteries supplying the cerebellum?

    <p>Superior cerebellar artery (SCA) and posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spinocerebellum is responsible for:

    <p>Regulating body movements by allowing for error correction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure connects the cerebellum to the midbrain?

    <p>Superior cerebellar peduncles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The core of the cerebellum is composed of:

    <p>White matter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vestibulocerebellum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer(s) does the cerebellar cortex have?

    <p>3 layers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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