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What is the function of paleocerebellum?
  1. Maintenance of gait
  2. Maintenance of balance
  3. Maintenance of postural tone
  4. Modulation of motor skills
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Answer: A - Maintenance of gait is the function of paleocerebellum.

Paleo cerebellum receives afferent fibers from spinal cord called spinocerebellar pathways. Its main function is in the maintenance of gait.

Maintenance of postural tone and modulation of motor skills are done by the neocerebellum, whereas the archicerebellum is responsible for balancing.
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