Question

Jennifer has been diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration. The first stage of the disease involves tremors and unsteady gate. In the later stages, she will be unable to stand, walk, and will be uncoordinated in her movements. This disease probably affects the __________ part of the brain.a) hippocampus
b) amygdala
c) cerebellum
d) cerebral cortex

Answer 1

Answer:

C) cerebellum

Explanation:

The spinocerebellar degeneration is a rare disease which is caused by either a recessive or dominant allele and is thus inherited. The disease is caused when the degeneration of the neurons of the cerebellum and sometimes the spine occurs.

The disorder is progressive that is the symptoms appear in many stages and the first stage involves the unsteady state. Later symptoms become worse and the person is unable to stand and walk.

Thus, Option-C is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer: Cerebellum

Explanation:

The cerebellum part of the brain receives the information from the sensory systems of the body. These sensory systems are spinal cord, brain which eventually regulates the motor systems of the body.

The cerebellum helps in the movement of the body, helps in maintain the posture of the body, posture of the body, co-ordination of the organs of body.

So, if this part of the brain is damaged then the there is a problem in movement and coordination of the body.