Question

Mesencephalon is the part of

• A. Central nervous system
• B. Peripheral nervous sytesm
• C. Hormonal system
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Central nervous system

Central nervous system is composed of brain and spinal chord. The cerebrum is divided into three parts prosencephalon (fore brain), mesencephalon (mid brain), and rhombencephalon (hind brain). Mesencephalon is associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

So, the correct answer is option A.