The cerebellum is thought to
A) correct ongoing movements that deviate from their intended course.
B) play a major role in motor learning, particularly when timing is critical.
C) conduct signals from the cortex to the spinal cord.
D) all of the above
E) both A and B

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The cerebellum is responsible for correcting ongoing movements that deviate from their intended course (choice A) and plays a major role in motor learning, particularly in tasks that require precise timing (choice B). The cerebellum does not conduct signals from the cortex to the spinal cord (choice C). Therefore, the best answer is E, both A and B.

The Cerebellum Is Thought to