You start to fall but then catch yourself, regaining your balance. Which of the following brain regions is responsible for the rapid coordination of muscle activity that kept you from falling?
A) motor cortex
B) thalamus
C) cerebellum
D) pons

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is responsible for the rapid coordination of muscle activity and balance control. It receives input from sensory systems and the motor cortex and provides feedback to the motor cortex to adjust movements. The motor cortex is involved in the planning and execution of movements but not as directly involved in the rapid coordination of muscle activity needed to maintain balance. The thalamus and pons are not directly involved in balance control or movement coordination.

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