Asked by
Melida Ngobeni
on Dec 29, 2024
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Juan, a three-year-old baby, fell from his bed and ever since has had poor limb, and eye control. He also finds it difficult to hold his toys. Which part of Juan's brain is most likely to be damaged?
A) The medulla
B) The cerebellum
C) The cerebrum
D) The hypothalamus
Cerebellum
A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.
Cerebrum
The largest part of the human brain, responsible for cognitive functions such as thinking, language, and emotion.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that plays a critical role in the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature control, hunger, thirst, and emotional activity.
- Acknowledge the anatomical structure of the brain and its impact on locomotor command and intellectual activities.
- Analyze the impact of brain damage on cognitive and motor functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the anatomical structure of the brain and its impact on locomotor command and intellectual activities.
- Analyze the impact of brain damage on cognitive and motor functions.