Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-is concerned with the coordination of motor activity initiated by higher brain centres; compares the "intentions" of the higher centres with the "performance" of the muscles, and corrects any "errors"
A)cerebellum
B)hypothalamus
C)brain stem
D)basal nuclei
E)cerebral cortex

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The cerebellum is specifically concerned with coordination of motor activity and comparing intentions with performance to correct errors.

Answer: C
 The brain stem is involved in basic life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate, and is located between the spinal cord and higher brain centres.

Answer: D
 The basal nuclei are involved in the control of voluntary motor movements and are located deep within the brain.

Answer: E
 The cerebral cortex is responsible for many higher brain functions such as perception, consciousness, and thought.

Answer: B
 The hypothalamus is involved in a wide range of functions including autonomic regulation, hormone release, and control of hunger and thirst. It does not specifically relate to motor activity coordination.

Match These Brain Structures, Labelled A