Which of the following part of human brain is also called emotional brain?
A
Corpus callosum
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B
Limbic system
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C
Epithalamus
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D
Broca's area
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Solution
The correct option is A Limbic system The limbic system of the hypothalamus that connects it with the cerebral cortex is the centre of emotions, drives, and instincts including appetite and satiate. it is also called the emotional brain.
Corpus callosum is a bridge of white matter that connects two cerebral hemispheres.
Epithalamus is the biological clock of the body.
Broca’s area is associated with the ability of an individual to understand the written and spoken words and to communicate with others.