Which of the following statements about the cerebellum is NOT correct?

a. The cerebellum plays a role maintaining your balance.

b. Damage to the cerebellum could affect posture.

c. The cerebellum has a cortex and homunculus, just like the motor cortex.

d. The cerebellum generates conscious motor commands.

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Carolyn Meadows

Biology

18 April, 17:23

Which of the following statements about the cerebellum is NOT correct?

a. The cerebellum plays a role maintaining your balance.

b. Damage to the cerebellum could affect posture.

c. The cerebellum has a cortex and homunculus, just like the motor cortex.

d. The cerebellum generates conscious motor commands.

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Answers (2)

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Levi Burns · Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

There are only two types of homunculus. These are the motor homunculus and sensory homunculus.

Violet Miles · Answer 2

The incorrect statement is : option D.

Explanation:

The cerebellum is the part of the brain that is related to the receiving information from the various sensory organs and neurons, regions of the brain and spinal cord.

This region is also responsible for maintaining motor movements. It is play major role in balancing and posture and homunculus just like the motor cortex.

Thus, the correct answer is : option D.