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NAHP Exam NRCMA Topic 7 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 7
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Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

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Suggested Answer: B

The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain, beneath the occipital lobes and behind the brainstem. It plays a crucial role in motor control, particularly in the coordination, precision, and timing of movements. The cerebellum integrates input from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain to fine-tune motor activity. It helps maintain balance and posture by coordinating the muscles used for these functions. Damage to the cerebellum can result in loss of coordination (ataxia), tremors, and difficulty with balance and gait.


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Erinn
2 months ago
Haha, the hypothalamus? Isn't that the part that controls your appetite? I don't think that's where balance comes from.
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Merilyn
24 days ago
Matthew: No problem! The cerebrum is more for thinking and decision-making.
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Matthew
1 months ago
Oh really? I thought it was the cerebrum. Thanks for clarifying!
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Rosendo
1 months ago
It's actually the cerebellum that controls balance and coordination.
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Lea
2 months ago
Actually, it's the cerebellum because it coordinates movement and balance.
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Matthew
2 months ago
Definitely the cerebellum. It's like the little brain at the back of your head that keeps you from falling over when you're walking.
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Marilynn
30 days ago
I never realized how crucial the cerebellum is for everyday activities until now.
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Annelle
1 months ago
The cerebellum is such an important part of the brain for movement and balance.
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Ceola
2 months ago
I always thought it was the cerebrum, but now I know it's actually the cerebellum.
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Novella
2 months ago
Yes, you're right! The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination.
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Rex
2 months ago
The cerebellum controls balance and coordination, right? I remember learning about that in my anatomy class.
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Shannon
2 months ago
I think you're right. The cerebellum is definitely the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.
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Octavio
2 months ago
Yes, that's correct! The cerebellum is responsible for balance and coordination.
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Franchesca
2 months ago
I think it's the cerebrum, it's the largest part of the brain.
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Lucina
3 months ago
I agree with Penney, the cerebellum is responsible for balance.
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Penney
3 months ago
B) Cerebellum controls balance and coordination.
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