Which among the following are the part of forebrain?
(a) Cerebrum
(b) Cerebellum
(c) Medulla Oblongata
(d) Hypothalamus
(e) Diencephalon
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (a), (d) and (e) only
The brain has three main parts: the forebrain (cerebrum and diencephalon), the midbrain, and the hindbrain (cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata).
(a) Cerebrum Correct. The largest part of the forebrain, the seat of thinking, memory, the senses and voluntary movement.
(b) Cerebellum Incorrect. It is part of the hindbrain; it keeps balance and coordinates movement.
(c) Medulla Oblongata Incorrect. It is part of the hindbrain; it controls breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure.
(d) Hypothalamus Correct. It lies at the base of the forebrain, as part of the diencephalon, and controls body temperature, hunger and thirst.
(e) Diencephalon Correct. The inner part of the forebrain, made up of the thalamus and the hypothalamus.