After having too many drinks at a party, your friend awkwardly stumbles into a table, almost knocking it over. Your friend's coordination for simple actions, such as walking between two tables, is reduced because the alcohol has affected his:
A) medulla.
B) cerebellum.
C) thalamus.
D) somatosensory cortex.

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, so alcohol's effects on the cerebellum can reduce coordination and cause stumbling or clumsiness.

After Having Too Many Drinks at a Party, Your Friend