Asked by Rodley Louis on Sep 28, 2024
Gaspar was a world-class diver until he hit his head on the diving board during one of his dives.He now has difficulty coordinating the movements required for various tucks and rotations.Which area of Gaspar's brain is likely damaged
A) temporal lobes
B) medulla
C) cerebellum
D) pons
Cerebellum
A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity, including balance and posture.
Temporal Lobes
Regions of the brain located on either side of the brain, responsible for processing auditory information and involved in memory and emotion.
Medulla
The innermost part of an organ or structure, or specifically, a part of the brainstem controlling vital bodily functions like breathing and heart rate.
- Apprehend the activities and limitations inherent in different brain structures.
- Discern the effect of brain lesions on the capacity for thought and physical action.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the activities and limitations inherent in different brain structures.
- Discern the effect of brain lesions on the capacity for thought and physical action.