Question

Which of the following statements are true about the brain?
(i) The main thinking part of brain is hindbrain.
(ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight etc. are located in the forebrain.
(iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by the medulla in the hindbrain.
(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (ii) and (iii)

The main thinking part of the brain is forebrain. Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight etc. are also located in the forebrain. Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by the medulla in the hindbrain and cerebellum controls posture and balance of the body.