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Briefly describe the regulation that the cerebellum plays in motor control. Please draw a diagram. Please label and define all lines, arrows, cell types, etc, which are a part of the diagram.

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In about 240 words, this solution provides a rather detailed response on the topic of the cerebellum which is found within the metencephalon of the brain.

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Briefly describe the regulation that the cerebellum plays in motor control. Please draw a diagram. Please label and define all lines, arrows, cell types, etc.

The cerebellum is thought to be involved in body balance, coordinating the timing of continuous and discontinuous movements, and motor learning - acquiring and ...

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