Question

Cerebrum is a part of

• A. Forebrain
• B. Midbrain
• C. Hind brain
• D. Neuron

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Forebrain

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The forebrain is the largest part of the brain.
2. The forebrain is composed of the cerebrum, corpus striatum, rhinencephalon, hypothalamus, epithalamus, thalamus, etc.
3. The cerebrum is the centre for memory, intelligence, judgement, conscious thought, and other activities associated with thinking and feeling.
4. Cerebrum also controls the perception of taste, smell, touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold.
5. The cerebrum controls our ability to speak and write.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Midbrain is located between the diencephalon (Part of the forebrain) and the mid-region of the hindbrain.
2. It is the smallest part of the human brain.
3. It consists of two parts, namely- the tectum and cerebral peduncle.
4. It coordinates the actions of different regions of the forebrain, hindbrain and midbrain.
5. The tectum region of the midbrain coordinates the reflex actions related to visual perceptions and olfaction.

Option C:

1. It is located at the posterior end of the midbrain.
2. It consists of two parts- metencephalon and myelencephalon.
3. Metencephalon has two parts -the cerebellum and pons.
4. Mylencephalon is also known as the medulla oblongata.
5. The cerebellum plays an important role in controlling body balance.
6. Pons act as respiratory centers for the regulation of respiration.
7. Medulla oblongata controls visceral reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, vomiting, secretion of saliva, etc.

Option D:

1. Neurons are the structural and functional units of the nervous system.
2. They are capable of sending and receiving nerve impulses.
3. A typical neuron consists of a cell body and cellular processes called dendrons and axons.

Final answer: Cerebrum is the part of the forebrain.