Question

Identify the part of the brain that performs the following function.

1. Maintaining posture and body balance
2. The sensation of hunger or feeling full

• A. 1- Hindbrain; 2- Midbrain
• B. 1- Hindbrain; 2- Forebrain
• C. 1- Forebrain; 2- Midbrain
• D. 1- Forebrain; 2- Hindbrain

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1- Hindbrain; 2- Forebrain

$\bullet$ Hindbrain: The cerebellum is located at the back of the head and is a part of hindbrain. Its function is to coordinate voluntary muscle movements and to maintain posture,balance, and equilibrium.
$\bullet$ Forebrain: Hunger is partly controlled by a part of your brain called the hypothalamus. Hypothalamus is a part of the forebrain.