Question

This part of brain is also called brain stem.

• A. cerebellum
• B. medulla oblongata
• C. cerebrum
• D. grey matter

Answer 1

The correct option is B

medulla oblongata

The correct answer is option B.

Explanation of correct option:

The brain is divided into three regions: cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla oblongata.

Medulla oblongata:

1. It is the lowermost part of the brain located at the base of the skull.
2. It is like the stem of the brain.
3. It emerges out from the base of the brain and is continued as the spinal cord in the posterior region.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

Cerebellum: It is a small, egg-shaped lobe structure located at the base under the cerebrum.

Option C:

Cerebrum: It is the uppermost, largest and the most prominent part of the brain.

Option D:

Grey matter: It is a H-shaped area present in spinal cord. It consists of cell bodies of neurons.

Final answer: Medulla oblongata is the part of brain which is also called as brain stem.