Category: Everyday Science

(A) Asthma
(B) Diabetes
(C) Anemia
(D) Hypertension

The answer is: (B) Diabetes
The disease caused by a deficiency of insulin in the body is diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes.

(A) Ataxia
(B) Paralysis
(C) Epilepsy
(D) Dementia

The answer is: (A) Ataxia
Damage to the cerebellum can lead to a condition called ataxia, which is a loss of muscle coordination and can cause balance problems, unsteady walking, and difficulty with fine motor skills.

(A) Cerebrum
(B) Medulla
(C) Cerebellum
(D) Hypothalamus

The answer is: (C) Cerebellum
The part of the brain that controls balance and coordination is the cerebellum. The cerebellum, which means “little brain” in Latin, is located at the back of the brain, just below the cerebrum. Its main functions are to: coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance and posture, and motor learning.