After a head injury, a patient notices a loss of fine motor control and general coordination of his movements, though his muscles are strong.These symptoms are likely to be caused by damage to the
A) frontal lobe.
B) cortex.
C) thalamus.
D) cerebrum.
E) cerebellum.

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The cerebellum is responsible for fine motor control and coordination of movement. Damage to this area can result in difficulty with balance, coordination, and motor planning. The other options, such as the frontal lobe, cortex, thalamus, and cerebrum are not directly responsible for motor control and coordination.

After a Head Injury, a Patient Notices a Loss of Fine