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Which part of the brain maintains posture and equilibrium of the body?

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Which part of the brain maintains posture and equilibrium of the body?

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Cerebellum, a part of hindbrain is responsible for maintaining posture and equilibrium of the body.

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Chapter 6: Control and Coordination - Intext Question [Page 105]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 6 Control and Coordination
Intext Question | Q 3. | Page 105
Lakhmir Singh Biology Part 3 [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Control and Coordination
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