Question

Match the parts of the brains to it's functions.

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Parts of the brain}& \text{Function}\\ \text{(1) Cerebellum}& \text{(A) responsible for relaying of sensory signals to and from the cerebrum}\\ \text{(2) Thalamus}& \text{(B) responsible for maintaining homeostasis}\\ \text{(3) Medulla oblongata}& \text{(C) responsible for controlling voluntary muscular activities and body equilibrium}\\ \text{(4) Hypothalamus}& \text{(D) responsible for controlling involuntary actions such as breathing, digestion, heart beat etc.}\end{array}$

• A. 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - C
• B. 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B, 4 - D
• C. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B
• D. 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 - C, 4 - A

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B

In our brain, the thalamus, located below the cerebrum, acts as a relay station of sensory signals to and form the cerebrum. The hypothalamus, located below the thalamus, is responsible for maintaining homeostasis (overall health) of the body. The medulla oblongata, located near the cerebellum, controls involuntary actions such as breathing, digestion, heart beat etc. The cerebellum, located behind the cerebrum, controls all muscular activities and maintains the balance of the body.