A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain that is related to these findings would concern the nurse?

A. The brainstem controls basic life functions but is not primarily responsible for balance. B. The cerebellum is directly involved in maintaining balance and coordination. Issues with the cerebellum would likely cause unsteadiness and difficulty in maintaining balance. C. The extrapyramidal system influences motor control but is less directly responsible for balance compared to the cerebellum. D. The thalamus acts as a relay center for sensory and motor signals but does not specifically control balance.