Question

The part of the brain which is involved in interpreting an input, storing input information and initiating a response in the light of similar past experience is:

• A. Motor area
• B. Sensory area
• C. Association area
• D. Pons
• E. Cerebellum

Answer 1

The correct option is C Association area

• Association areas receive the sensory information and integrate it and generate a response. These regions are associated with reasoning, memory and emotions.
• Motor areas of the cortex serve as the site for the origin of voluntary commands for skeletal muscles.
• Sensory areas receive sensory information from various body parts.
• Pons serves as a connector between the spinal cord and brain and between different parts of the brain.
• Cerebellum serves to coordinate the voluntary movements of skeletal muscles as well as posture, balance and equilibrium.

So, the correct answer is option C.