10 Questions
What is the main function of the flocculonodular lobe of the cerebellum?
Balance and spatial orientation
Which part of the cerebellum constitutes the spinocerebellum and receives proprioceptive input from the spinal cord?
Paleo-cerebellum (anterior lobe)
What is the function of the neocerebellum (posterior lobe) of the cerebellum?
Coordination of fine voluntary active movement
Which part of the cerebellum is also known as the vestibulocerebellum and participates mainly in balance and spatial orientation?
Flocculonodular lobe
What is the primary role of the cerebellum in motor learning?
Adapting and fine-tuning motor programs
What is the main function of the cerebellum?
Maintenance of balance and posture
Where is the cerebellum located?
At the back of the brain, underlying the occipital and temporal lobes
What happens if there is damage to the cerebellum?
Impairments in motor control and posture
What percentage of the brain's volume does the cerebellum account for?
About 10%
What is the relationship between the total number of neurons and the volume of the cerebellum?
Neurons account for over 50% of the total number of neurons in the brain
Learn about the structure and function of the cerebellum, a vital part of the brain located at the back, underlying the occipital and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex. Explore its significance in motor control and beyond.
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