JAMB Biology 1981 Question 45

Question 45

Nervous Coordination

Fig. 6: A mammalian brain
Which of the labelled parts in Fig. 6 controls the muscles which maintain balance?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.5.
  2. B.4.
  3. C.3.
  4. D.1.
  5. E.2.
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Answer: B (4.)

Explanation

Balance is controlled by the cerebellum, the folded part behind the cerebrum, labelled 4.