Police Officer Amy Randall suspects that the driver of a car in front of her is driving under the influence of alcohol.She pulls the driver over and administers a field sobriety test.She asks the driver to stand on one leg so that she can evaluate the driver's balance.This test is performed because the ____ is one of the first structures in the brain to be affected by alcohol.

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and maintaining balance. It is one of the first structures in the brain to be affected by alcohol, which can impair balance and coordination. Therefore, the one-legged stand test is used to evaluate the driver's balance and determine if they may be under the influence of alcohol. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are not directly involved in balance and coordination, and are therefore less likely to be affected by alcohol in a way that would impair the driver's ability to perform the test.

Police Officer Amy Randall Suspects That the Driver of a Car