The Part of the Brain That Helps Maintain Posture and Equilibrium

Question

The part of the brain that helps maintain posture and equilibrium is the _______.
A) medulla
B) hypothalamus
C) thalamus
D) cerebellum

Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating motor movements, including those involved in maintaining posture and equilibrium. The medulla is responsible for regulating basic life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger and thirst, and the thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cortex.