The Cerebellum Receives Proprioceptive Information from Which Structure

Question

The cerebellum receives proprioceptive information from which structure?
A) medulla oblongata
B) hypothalamus
C) spinal cord
D) pons
E) thalamus

Accepted Answer

Proprioceptive information refers to information about the position and movement of the body's own limbs and muscles. This information is sent from sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints via sensory neurons in the spinal cord. Therefore, the cerebellum receives proprioceptive information from the spinal cord.