In addition to problems with balance and coordination, a person with damage to the cerebellum will likely have problems with ____.
a. amnesia
b. rational decision-making
c. shifting attention between auditory and visual stimuli
d. reflexive changes in heart rate
The answer is C. Damage to the region of the brain causes difficulty in alternating between two tasks a condition called adiadochokinesia. Other symptoms include abnormal eye movements, slurred speech and weak muscles. Approximately half of all brain neurons are located in the cerebellum.
