Chronic alcoholics often develop Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is characterized by a number of different

neurological symptoms, including ataxia (an abnormal gait). Which specific brain region is most likely responsible for
this symptom?



a. Wernicke's area
b. cerebellum
c. prefrontal association cortex
d. amygdala
e. brain stem


ANSWER: b

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