Neuroanatomy · Nervous System · Hard
Flocculus
Meaning: A small lobe on the underside of the cerebellum involved in controlling eye movements and balance.
In practice: Damage to the flocculus of the cerebellum can cause gaze-evoked nystagmus.
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Answer: Suprachiasmatic
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Answer: Uncus
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