Asked by Jason Kohlenberg on Jul 04, 2024

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Rabbits fail to learn a conditioned eyeblink response when the ______ is temporarily deactivated during the process of training.

A) hypothalamus
B) motor cortex
C) hippocampus
D) cerebellum

Conditioned Eyeblink

A reflexive response where the eye blinks in anticipation of a stimulus due to conditioning.

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is a portion of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions like attention and language, as well as in regulating fear and pleasure responses.

  • Pinpoint the function of distinct brain structures in the formation and recall of memory.
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Saluta HomniamJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The cerebellum is responsible for motor coordination and learning, including the acquisition of the conditioned eyeblink response. Temporary deactivation of the cerebellum during training will prevent the rabbit from learning the response.