Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms: (b) cerebrum and cerebellum

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Cerebrum Cerebellum

It is the part of forebrain It is the part of hindbrain

Cerebrum controls the voluntary functions along with thinking, memory, intelligence, will power, etc. Cerebellum controls the balance of the body along with the muscle coordination

It is larger in size compared to cerebellum It is smaller in size compared to cerebrum

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Differentiate between the following pairs with reference to the aspect in brackets.

(a) Cerebrum and cerebellum (function).

(b) Sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system (overall effect on the body).

(d) Medulla oblongata & Cerebellum (function).

(e) Cerebrum and spinal cord (arrangement of cytons and axons of neurons).

Which one of the following pairs of brain part and its function is not correctly matched ?

(a) cerebrum - memory

(b) cerebellum -balance of body

(d) Pons - consciousness

Which of the following helps in maintaining posture and balance of the human body ?

(a) cerebellum

(b) cerebrum

(d) pons

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Cerebrum	Cerebellum
It is the part of forebrain	It is the part of hindbrain
Cerebrum controls the voluntary functions along with thinking, memory, intelligence, will power, etc.	Cerebellum controls the balance of the body along with the muscle coordination
It is larger in size compared to cerebellum	It is smaller in size compared to cerebrum