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What is the main function of the cerebellum?
Contributing to coordination of movement
Which brain structure is responsible for basic vital life functions like breathing and heartbeat?
Brainstem
What term is used to describe a gait disturbance caused by damage to the cerebellum?
Ataxia
Which part of the brain forms a connection between the midbrain and the cerebral hemispheres?
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What is the function of the midbrain within the brainstem?
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Which brain structure is responsible for maintaining vital body functions like breathing and heart rate?
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Which brain structure is involved in coordination, precision, and accuracy of movement?
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What function does the substantia nigra serve in the brain?
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Damage to which brain structure causes lack of coordination and imbalance?
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Which part of the brain connects the midbrain with the cerebral hemispheres and consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus?
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