Mr. Catherall and Mrs. DePaiva have both suffered strokes. Mr. Catherall has trouble reaching for objects and is unable to learn new skills involving fine movement. Mrs. DePaiva's motions are not fluid, and she has trouble inhibiting her movements. Mr. Catherall's ______ appears damaged. Mrs. DePaiva's damage is probably located in _______
A) substantia nigra; the cerebellum
B) substantia nigra; the substantia nigra as well
C) cerebellum; the cerebellum as well
D) cerebellum; the substantia nigra

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Mr. Catherall's symptoms suggest damage to the cerebellum, which is involved in coordination and learning new motor skills. Mrs. DePaiva's symptoms suggest damage to the substantia nigra, which is involved in movement regulation and inhibition.

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