The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring this finger to a stop on his nose because of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the:
Correct answer: C. cerebellum
- A. hypothalamus
- B. corpus callosum
- C. cerebellum
- D. medullaDiscover Lesson Plans
Explanation
The finger-to-nose task tests coordination and precision, functions controlled by the cerebellum, which alcohol commonly depresses. The medulla regulates vital functions such as breathing and heartbeat rather than fine motor coordination.
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