Read the following statement carefully and choose how many of them are incorrect

a. Afferent neuron transmits signal of CNS.

b. The choroid layer is bluish color and is present over the posterior two-thirds of the eyeball.

c. Olfactory bulbs are an extension of the hypothalamus

d. Medulla oblongata have centre to control excretion, circulation, and gastric secretion.

1. One

2. Two

3. Three

4. Four

Subtopic:  Hind & Mid Brain | Diencephalon | Basic Anatomy of Human Eye: 1 (OLD NCERT) | Basic Anatomy of Human Eye (OLD NCERT) |
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Which part of the human brain is concerned with the regulation of body temperature?

1. Medulla oblongata

2. Cerebellum

3. Cerebrum

4. Hypothalamus

Subtopic:  Diencephalon | Cerebrum, EEG & Sleep |
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Select the answer with correct matching of the structure, its location and function:

         A          B           C
1. Cerebellum Mid brain Controls respiration
and gastric secretions
2. Hypothalamus Fore brain Controls body
temperature, urge for
eating and drinking
3. Blind spot Near the place where optic nerve leaves the eye Rods and cones are
present but inactive here
4. Eustachian
tube
Anterior part of internal ear Equalizes air pressure on either sides of
tympanic membrane
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The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in:

1. hypothalamus 

2. pons

3. cerebellum

4. thalamus

Subtopic:  Diencephalon |
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The parts of the human brain that help in the regulation of sexual behavior, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear, etc. are:
1. Corpus callosum and thalamus
2. Limbic system & hypothalamus
3. Corpora quadrigemina & hippocampus
4. Brain stem & epithalamus
Subtopic:  Diencephalon |
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Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?

1. Medulla oblongata

2. Cerebrum

3. Hypothalamus

4. Corpus callosum

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Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:

1. short-term memory

2. co-ordination during locomotion

3. executive functions, such as decision making

4. regulation of body temperature

Subtopic:  Diencephalon |
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Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its function?
Column I Column II
1. Medulla oblongata controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes.
2. Limbic system consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain; controls movement.
3. Hypothalamus production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst.
4. Corpus callosum band of fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
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Cerebral aqueduct passes through the:
1. Mid brain
2. Diencephalon
3. Hind brain
4. Spinal cord

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Which of the following statements are true regarding
association areas of brain?

A. These are the largest areas of forebrain.

B. These are involved in the regulation of sexual
behaviour, expression of emotional reactions
and motivation.

C. These are responsible for complex functions like
intersensory association, memory and
communication.

D. It is a part of cerebral cortex.

1. A & B 

2. A, B & C

3. A, C & D 

4. A & C

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