After consuming several servings of a beverage containing alcohol, your roommate is unable to maintain the balance required to walk in a straight line. What can this behavior be attributed to?

A) Beverages containing alcohol affect the nervous system but do not impair balance.
B) Beverages containing alcohol have no effect on the nervous system.
C) Alcohol temporarily alters proper functioning of the cerebellum.
D) Alcohol temporarily alters proper functioning of the cerebrum.


C

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