The cerebellum
A)primarily influences motor activity but does not have direct influence on motor neurons
B)is part of the brain stem
C)when diseased gives rise to resting tremors
D)contains the reticular activating system
E)is associated with declarative memories

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The cerebellum primarily influences motor activity through its connections with the motor cortex, but it does not have direct influence on motor neurons.

Answer: B 
 The cerebellum is not part of the brain stem, but is located posterior to the brain stem.

Answer: C 
 Resting tremors are a symptom of Parkinson's disease, which is associated with degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain stem, not the cerebellum.

Answer: D 
 The reticular activating system, which is involved in regulating arousal and wakefulness, is located in the brain stem, not the cerebellum.

Answer: E 
 The cerebellum is not strongly associated with declarative memories, but plays a role in procedural learning and motor skill acquisition.

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