Question

Draw a labelled diagram showing the vertical section of the human brain. State two functions each of the cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla oblongata

Answer 1

A. Cerebrum:

1. The frontal lobe helps in creative ideas.

2. The parietal lobe helps to sense touch, heat, cold, pain, etc.

3. The temporal lobe is where the sounds are interpreted.

4. The occipital lobe reports the sensation of light.

B. Cerebellum:

1. Coordinates the locomotory activities.

2. Control of rapid muscular activities.

C. Medulla oblongata:

1. Control respiration through the respiratory rhythm centre.

2. Neural control of gastric secretions i.e. the secretions of the gastrointestinal tract.