After too many drinks at a party, your friend awkwardly stumbles into a table, almost knocking it over. Your friend's coordination for simple actions, such as walking between two tables, is reduced because the alcohol has affected his:
A)medulla.
B)cerebellum.
C)thalamus.
D)somatosensory cortex.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance, so it is likely that your friend's lack of coordination is due to the effects of alcohol on this area of the brain. The medulla and thalamus are not primarily involved in motor coordination, and the somatosensory cortex is involved in sensory perception, not motor function.

After Too Many Drinks at a Party, Your Friend Awkwardly