Zoology - Neural Control and Coordination Question with Solution | TestHub
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by nerve tract known as corpus callosum. Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebrum. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:NEET 2024
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The correct answer is option (2) as statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect. In human brain, a deep cleft divides the cerebrum longitudinally into two halves, which are termed as the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called corpus callosum. Three major regions make up the brain stem i.e. mid brain, pons and medulla oblongata. Cerebrum is a part of forebrain which does not form brain stem. Options (1), (3) and (4) are incorrect.
