Match these descriptions with the appropriate brain structure.
-A brain structure that regulates movement and balance and that is involved in the learning of certain kinds of simple responses.
A)medulla
B)reticular activating system
C)pons
D)cerebellum
E)thalamus

Question

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The description best matches the cerebellum, which is responsible for regulating movement and balance.

Answer: A
 The medulla controls vital functions such as respiration and heart rate, but is not involved in learning responses.

Answer: C
 The pons is involved in relaying sensory information and controlling facial expressions, and is not primarily associated with movement and balance.

Answer: B
 The reticular activating system controls sleep and arousal, and is not directly involved in movement and balance.

Answer: E
 The thalamus relays sensory information to the cortex, and is not primarily involved in movement and balance.

Match These Descriptions with the Appropriate Brain Structure