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The part of human brain that is responsible for hand-eye coordination is

  1. cerebellum

  2. pons varolii

  3. medulla oblongata

  4. thalamus.


Correct Option: A

Which of the following statements is correct regarding cerebellum?

  1. It is a part of hindbrain

  2. It consists of two cerebellar hemisphere and a vermis

  3. Arbor vitae is present in cerebellum

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cerebellar hemispheres are the largest regions of the cerebellum. The cerebellar hemispheres are two divisions of the cerebellum on either side of the vermis. They are functionally subdivided into lateral and medial portions. It is a part of the hindbrain. The arbor vitae is the cerebellar white matter, so called for its branched, tree-like appearance. In resembles like a fern and is present in both cerebellar hemispheres. It brings sensory and motor information to and from the cerebellum.

Thus, the correct option is 'All of these.'

........................... coordinates the activity of picking up pencil for writing.

  1. Cerebellum

  2. Cerebrum

  3. Medulla oblongata

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coordination between various muscles needed for picking up the pencil, orienting it correctly etc are controlled by the cerebellum of the brain, a part of the hind brain.

Cerebellum of brain is concerned with

  1. controlling rapid muscular activities

  2. learning in early stages

  3. maintaining posture, orientation and equilibrium of body

  4. all of these.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The cerebellum is a vital part of the brain and is primarily responsible for motor control. This includes muscle tone, equilibrium, and balance as it relates to movement. Additionally, it seems the cerebellum may actually have additional functions, including some cognitive and emotional functionals
So, the correct answers are 'All of these'.

Spinal cord originates from cerebellum.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nervous tissue that originates from the medulla oblongata to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. It connects brain to peripheral nerves in the body. It acts as means of communication. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

What would happen to the person if cerebellum of his brain is damaged?

  1. He will lose his memory power

  2. He will not be able to swallow food properly

  3. He will be unable to coordinate and stand properly

  4. He will lose his power of vision and hearing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebellum is located down to the occipital lobe of the cerebrum. The cerebellum is the vital part of the brain that controls the motor movements of the body. Its functions include coordinated movement, balance, posture, speech, etc. Thus in this case, if the cerebellum is damaged the person won't be able to stand or walk properly. So, the correct answer is option C.

If a person cannot walk in a straight line or cannot balance a ride on bicycle, probably which part of his brain is not working

  1. Cerebrum

  2. Cranium

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Hypothalamus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebellum is located down to the occipital lobe of the cerebrum. The cerebellum is the vital part of the brain that controls the motor movements of the body. Its functions include coordinated movement, balance, posture, speech, etc. Thus in this case of imbalance in riding a bicycle, or not walking is straight line can be caused by dizziness and improper functioning of the cerebellum. So, the correct answer is option C.

If cerebellum of man gets damaged, his movement becomes

  1. Shaky and speech becomes defective

  2. Unbalanced walk, uncontrolled and defective speech, intention tremor

  3. Jerky and defective speech

  4. Jerky and walked uncontrolled


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cerebellum is located down to the occipital lobe of the cerebrum. The cerebellum is the vital part of the brain that controls the motor movements of the body. Its functions include coordinated movement, balance, posture, speech, etc. Thus his movement and speech becomes unbalanced and uncontrolled. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following nerve helps in maintaining the equilibrium of body?

  1. Trochlear

  2. Abducens

  3. Auditory

  4. Facial


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Depending on the plane of movement, the endolymph flowing within the semicircular canals stimulates the appropriate movement hair cells. 

The static head position is sensed by the vestibule, specifically, its utricle and saccule, which contain the hair cells. 
Different head positions produce different gravity effects on these hair cells. The hair cells for both position and movement create nerve impulses. These impulses travel over the vestibulocochlear nerve (auditory nerve) to synapse in the brain stem, cerebellum, and spinal cord. 

If a person cannot walk in a straight line or cannot balance a ride on bicycle, probably which part of his brain is not working properly? 

  1. Cerebrum

  2. Cranium

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Hypothalamus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebellum is a part of the brain. It controls the motor control. It receives information from the sensory systems, spinal cord and other parts of the brain and regulates the motor movements. It coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination and speech. So. if a person cannot walk in a straight line or cannot balance a ride on a bicycle, it means cerebellum is not working properly.