Asked by Jennifer Hernandez Cruz on Sep 28, 2024

Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head.Prior to her accident she was an excellent flute player,but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces.Which brain area was likely damaged in the fall

A)  reticular formation 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  amygdala 
D)  temporal lobe

Cerebellum

The part of the brain located at the back of the skull that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the central nervous system that plays a key role in controlling arousal and alertness.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is also involved in memory and emotion.

  • Comprehend the functionalities and deficits linked with disparate brain structures.
  • Grasp the influence of neurological impairment on mental faculties and movement capabilities.