As we have learnt in
Cerebellum:
- It is located behind the medulla oblongata and pons.
- It consists of two lateral cerebellar hemispheres and central worm shaped part, the vermis.
- The cerebellum has its grey matter on the outside, comprising three layers of cells and fibres.
- The grey matter of cerebellum exhibits tree-like structure called arbor vitae.
- The middle layer contains characteristically large flask shaped Purkinje cells.
- The cerebellum also has Golgi cells, basket cells and granule cells.
- It coordinates skeletal muscles to produce smooth, graceful motions.
- The cerebellum controls rapid muscular activities, such as running, typing and even talking.
- All activities of the cerebellum are involuntary, but may involve learning in their early stages.
- Alcohol affects the cerebellum. Alcohol is a depressant, it interferes with the functions of the cerebellum.
Therefore, cerebellum is a part of human hindbrain. Hence, the correct answer is option c.
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