Question

Choose the odd one out

Pons, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, cerebrum

Answer 1

Hind brain:

1. Cerebellum, Pons and Medulla oblongata are parts of the hind brain.
2. Cerebellum is associated with muscle coordination, posture and balance
3. Medulla oblongata is associated with maintaining vital functions like respiration, heart beat etc.
4. Pons serves as a relay station between the cerebral cortex and cerebellum.

Fore brain:

1. The cerebrum is part of the fore brain as it is located in the front portion.
2. The cerebrum is responsible for intelligence, reasoning, memory and voluntary actions such as hearing, taste, smell etc.

Final answer: The odd one out is cerebrum which is a part of the fore brain while the others belong to hind brain.