After a stroke, Bhati, a skilled artist, has trouble controlling her movements of the paintbrush. Her movements are now jerky, rather than smooth, and exaggerated. Which area of the brain was likely damaged?

A. the pons
B. the hypothalamus
C. the medulla oblongata
D. the cerebellum


Answer: D

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