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Assertion : A cerebellum is related with...

Assertion : A cerebellum is related with skillful voluntary movement and involuntary activity like body balance, equilibrium etc.
Reason : It is part of hind brain and it is situated behind the pons.

A

Assertion is correct, reason is correct, reason is a correct explanation for assertion.

B

Assertion is correct, reason is correct, reason is not a correct explanation for assertion

C

Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect

D

Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.

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B
Hind brain consists of cerebellum located dorsally to medulla oblongate and pons varolii.It contains centres for maintenance of posture and equilibrium of the body and for the muscle tone. All activities of the cerebellum are involuntary but may involve learningin their early stages.
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