Question

Given belong are sets with four terms each. Each set is an odd one and cannot be grouped in the same category to which the other three belong. Identify the odd one in each set and name the category to which the remaining three belong

Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Thalamus, Hypothalamus.

• A. Cerebrum
• B. Cerebellum
• C. Thalamus
• D. Hypothalamus

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cerebellum

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The cerebellum is the most important and largest part of the human hindbrain.
2. It is also known as the little brain or the tree of life.
3. The cerebellum plays an important role in controlling body balance.

Explanation of the correct options:

Option A:

1. The most important and largest part of the human brain is the cerebrum.
2. The cerebrum is part of the Forebrain.
3. The cerebrum is the centre for memory, intelligence, judgment, conscious thought, and other activities associated with thinking and feeling.

Option C:

1. Thalamus consists of a large mass of grey matter.
2. It is located on both the lateral walls of the third ventricle of the forebrain.
3. Thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory impulses such as pressure, temperature, touch, pain, etc.

Option D:

1. It is a small cone-shaped structure of the forebrain lying below the thalamus.
2. The Hypothalamus projects downwards from the brain end in the pituitary gland.
3. It plays a significant role in regulating body temperature.
4. It also helps to maintain the water balance of our bodies.

Final answer:

Hence, according to the question, the odd term is the cerebellum(Part of the hindbrain) & the rest of the terms are associated with the forebrain.