You were driving erratically and a police officer pulled you over. The officer requested that you get out of the car and perform two activities. The first was to walk a straight line, and the second was to close your eyes and touch your nose with your index finger. The officer was checking on the ability of your ____ to coordinate these activities. Group of answer choices medulla oblongata primary motor area premotor area cerebellum primary somatosensory area
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