The cerebellum
A) functions to maintain proper posture and equilibrium.
B) receives input from the motor cortex and basal nuclei.
C) compares intended movement to actual movement.
D) if damaged leads to uncoordinated and jerky movements.
E) has all these characteristics.

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The cerebellum functions to maintain proper posture and equilibrium, receives input from the motor cortex and basal nuclei, and compares intended movement to actual movement. If damaged, it leads to uncoordinated and jerky movements. Therefore, all these characteristics are true of the cerebellum.

The Cerebellum