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question 17
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raphael fainted and hit the back of his head, and now he walks unsteadily. which part of his brain was most likely injured in the fall?
pons
cerebellum
medulla
pituitary gland
The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance and posture. Damage to it can lead to unsteady walking. The pons is involved in sleep - wake cycles and some reflexes. The medulla controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland, not directly related to balance and walking.
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B. cerebellum