Forebrain

Q.

Which part of the human brain is the largest?

1. Thalamus

2. Cerebrum

3. Medulla

4. Cerebellum

Q.

The area of the brain along with thalamus, which acts as an emotional centre to controls memory, learning, motivation, sexual arousal and pleasure is ______.

1. Diencephalon

2. Cerebrum

3. Hypothalamus

4. Limbic system

Q. Hypothalamus does not control

1. Hunger and satiety
2. Thermoregulation
3. Creative thinking and consciousness
4. Osmoregulation
5. Emotions

Q. Which of the following are a part of the limbic system?

1. Medulla, Hypothalamus
2. Amygdala, Pons
3. Thalamus, Cerebellum
4. Hypothalamus, Amygdala

Q. An area in the brain which is associated with strong emotions is:

1. Cerebral cortex
2. Cerebellum
3. Limbic system
4. Medulla

Q. Largest muscle of human body is

1. Stapedium
2. Quadriceps
3. Gluteus maximus
4. Masseter

Q. Nervous band connecting the two cerebral hemispheres is

1. corpus albicans
2. corpus callosum
3. corpus striatum
4. corpus spongiosum

Q. In the diagram of the lateral view of the human brain, parts are indicated by alphabets. Choose the answer in which these alphabets have been correctly matched with the part which they indicate.

1. A - Temporal lobe B - Parietal lobe C - Cerebellum D - Medulla oblongata E - Frontal lobe
2. A - Frontal lobe B - Temporal lobe C - Cerebellum D - Medulla oblongata E - Occipital lobe
3. A - Temporal lobe B - Parietal lobe C - Cerebellum D - Medulla oblongata E - Frontal lobe
4. A - Frontal lobe B - Temporal lobe C - Cerebellum D - Medulla oblongata E - Parietal lobe

Q.

Identify the following parts (I. to IV.) of the Human brain _____.

1. (I)Cerebrum (II)Diencephalon (III)Cerebellum (IV)Brainstem

2. (I)Diencephalon (II)Cerebellum (III)Brainstem (IV)Cerebrum

3. (I)Cerebellum (II)Brainstem (III)Cerebrum (IV)Diencephalon

4. (I)Brainstem (II)Cerebrum (III)Diencephalon (IV)Cerebellum

Q. The diencephalon has 2 parts, the and the hypothalamus. The thalamus relays sensory input to the cerebrum and the hypothalamus controls the gland.

1. thalamus
2. arachnoid
3. pituitary
4. thyroid

Q. Which of the following is not a part of the rhombencephalon?

1. Pons
2. Medulla oblongata
3. Cerebrum
4. Cerebellum

Q.

The grey colour upper surface of cerebrum is called (1)__. It is grey due to the presence of (2)__ The elevated ridges of tissue on the surface of the cerebral cortex are known as (3)__ while the shallow grooves are termed (4)__.

1. 1. Cytons 2. Gyri 3. Sulci 4. Cerebral cortex

2. 1. Cerebral cortex 2. Cytons 3. Sulci 4. Gyri

3. 1. Sulci 2. Cerebral cortex 3. Cytons 4. Gyri

4. 1. Cerebral cortex 2. Cytons 3. Gyri 4. Sulci

Q.

Parkinsonism is related with

1. Brain

2. Spinal nerve

3. Cranial nerves

4. All of these

Q.

Broca’s area is connected with

1. speech function

2. sensation of smell

3. learning and reasoning

4. receiving impulse from eyes

Q. A man is suffering from abnormally low body temperature, loss of appetite and extreme thirst. His brain scan is liable to show tumour in

1. hypothalamus
2. cerebellum
3. spinal cord
4. medulla

Q. Write short note on forebrain.

Q. What is epithalamus and what is its function?

Q. Which function will be lost due to damage of occipital lobe?

1. Hearing
2. Speech
3. Vision
4. Memory