Damage to the cerebellum is likely to disrupt which of the following?

A) playing basketball
B) sleeping
C) homeostasis
D) thinking


Answer: A
Rationale: The cerebellum is the lobe-like structure at the base of the brain that is involved in the details of movement, maintaining balance, and learning new skills. In this example, the complex timing and coordination required for playing basketball would be the most likely to be affected by damage to the cerebellum.

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