The cerebellum can be permanently damaged by stroke or temporarily affected by drugs or alcohol. The resulting disturbance in motor control is known as
A) ataxia.
B) aphasia.
C) dysphagia.
D) Parkinson's.
E) epilepsy.

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Ataxia is a disturbance in motor control that results from damage to the cerebellum. This can be caused by stroke or temporary effects of drugs and alcohol. Aphasia is a language disorder, dysphagia is a swallowing disorder, Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder, and epilepsy is a seizure disorder - none of which specifically relate to motor control disturbances resulting from cerebellar damage.

The Cerebellum Can Be Permanently Damaged by Stroke or Temporarily