Overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium are functions of the
A) cerebrum.
B) thalamus.
C) cerebellum.
D) pons.
E) medulla oblongata.

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating and controlling movements, including maintaining balance and muscle tone, which involves overseeing the postural muscles of the body and making rapid adjustments to maintain balance and equilibrium. The cerebrum is responsible for conscious thought and perception, the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, and the pons and medulla oblongata are involved in regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Overseeing the Postural Muscles of the Body and Making Rapid