A person with a lesion in the brain exhibited the following manifestations: normal tension in skeletal muscle, disturbed fine motor control, exhibited tremors when reaching for objects. What part of the brain is most likely damaged?

A. The basal ganglia
B. The frontal lobe of the cerebrum
C. The prefrontal lobe of the cerebrum
D. The cerebellum
E. The pyramids of the medulla oblongata


Answer: D

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