All of the following statements concerning the cerebellum are correct EXCEPT:

A) contains four pairs of nuclei within its medullary body
B) contains two pairs of cerebellar peduncles
C) consists of a midline vermis and two lateral hemispheres
D) is located infratentorially within the posterior fossa
E) has a three - layered cortex


Ans: B) contains two pairs of cerebellar peduncles

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