Tracey has been unable to participate in her gymnastics class and is very uncoordinated since she was involved in an accident where she suffered a head injury. As a result of the accident, she was likely to have suffered damage to her __________
A) cerebellum.
B) medulla.
C) cerebral cortex.
D) hypothalamus.

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, so damage to it can result in difficulties with coordination and balance, as in Tracey's case. The medulla controls basic life-support functions such as breathing and heartbeat. The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as conscious thought and perception. The hypothalamus controls various physiological processes such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

Tracey Has Been Unable to Participate in Her Gymnastics Class