Danika was recently in a car accident and received a blow to the back of the head.She now exhibits ataxia when she walks suggesting that there has been damage to her:
A) hypothalamus.
B) cerebellum.
C) amygdala.
D) tectum.

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Ataxia is the lack of coordination in voluntary movements, indicating damage to the cerebellum, which is responsible for motor coordination and balance. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating homeostasis, the amygdala for emotional processing, and the tectum for visual and auditory processing.

Danika Was Recently in a Car Accident and Received a Blow