Police Officer Roquet Suspects That the Driver of a Car

Multiple Choice

Police Officer Roquet suspects that the driver of a car is driving under the influence of alcohol. The officer pulls the driver over and administers a field sobriety test, asking the driver to stand on one leg. This test is performed to evaluate the driver's balance, because the _____ is one of the first structures in the brain to be affected by alcohol .

A) cerebellum
B) cerebral cortex
C) pons
D) medulla