Police Officer Roquet suspects that the driver of a car is driving under the influence of alcohol. The officer pulls the driver over and administers a field sobriety test, asking the driver to stand on one leg. This test is performed to evaluate the driver's balance, 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 voluntary movements, including balance and posture, making it one of the first areas affected by alcohol, leading to impaired balance.

Police Officer Roquet Suspects That the Driver of a Car