Question

Part of brain associated with thinking and reasoning is

• A. Cerebellum
• B. Cerebrum
• C. Pons
• D. Medulla oblongata

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cerebrum

The correct option is option B

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain.
2. The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres-right and left cerebrum hemispheres.
3. The cerebrum is the centre for memory, intelligence, judgement, conscious thought, and other activities associated with thinking, reasoning, and feeling.
4. It is also responsible for the perception of taste, smell, touch, pressure, pain heat, and cold.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. It is part of the hindbrain.
2. It plays an important role in controlling body balance and posture.
3. It controls the movement of the hands and legs.

Option C:

1. Pons is part of the hindbrain.
2. It lies between the midbrain and medulla oblongata.
3. Pons acts as the respiratory centre for the regulation of respiration.

Option D:

1. The medulla oblongata is part of the hindbrain.
2. The structure of the medulla oblongata is cone-shaped.
3. IX, X, XI, and XII cranial nerves are connected to the medulla oblongata.
4. Medulla oblongata controls visceral reflexes such as sneezing, coughing, vomiting secretion of saliva, etc.

Final answer: Part of the brain associated with thinking and reasoning is called the cerebrum.