Alcohol exerts a negative effect on motor coordination particularly through its action on the
A)basal ganglia.
B) cerebellum.
C)reticular formation.
D)red nucleus.

Question

Alcohol exerts a negative effect on motor coordination particularly through its action on the 
A)basal ganglia. 
B) cerebellum.​ 
C)reticular formation. 
D)red nucleus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cerebellum is responsible for fine motor coordination and balance, and alcohol exerts a particularly negative effect on its function. The other structures listed (basal ganglia, reticular formation, and red nucleus) are also involved in motor function but are not as directly affected by alcohol consumption.

Alcohol Exerts a Negative Effect on Motor Coordination Particularly Through