Neural Control and CoordinationMedium
Question
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:
Options
A.Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
B.Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
C.Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
D.Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: Corpus callosum and brainstem]
Statement I is correct: the corpus callosum connects the cerebral hemispheres. Statement II is incorrect: the brainstem comprises the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata. The cerebrum belongs to the forebrain. Hence, option (1).
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