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Uvula

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A region of the caudal cerebellum midline (vermis) that receives vestibular inputs and participates in postural control, the regulation of blood pressure, and the production of eye movements.

Cerebellar Functions

Motion Sickness

Posture Role of Cerebellum

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(2009). Uvula. In: Binder, M.D., Hirokawa, N., Windhorst, U. (eds) Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29678-2_6216

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