Yvette was diagnosed with Lyme disease and is having difficulty with balance, walking a straight line and simple motor movements. Which of the following areas of her brain would you suspect is being affected by the disease and causing the above-mentioned symptoms?

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movements and maintaining balance. Damage to the cerebellum can cause difficulty with coordination, walking in a straight line and other motor movements, which are symptoms mentioned in the question. Lyme disease can affect the central nervous system, including the cerebellum causing some neurological symptoms. The reticular formation is responsible for regulating sleep and arousal, the hippocampus is associated with memory, and the corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres of the brain. While these areas may also be affected by Lyme disease, they would not necessarily result in the specific symptoms mentioned in the question.

Yvette Was Diagnosed with Lyme Disease and Is Having Difficulty