The correct chronological order [superficial to deep] of the meninges is:
1. dura mater - pia mater - arachnoid mater
2. dura mater - arachnoid mater - pia mater
3. pia mater - dura mater - arachnoid mater
4. pia mater - arachnoid mater - dura mater
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The human forebrain consists of all the following except:
1. cerebrum 2. thalamus
3. hypothalamus 4. cerebellum
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The two cerebral hemispheres in the human brain are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called:
1. corpus striatum 2. corpus callosum
3. corpus luteum 4. corpus unigemina
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The cerebrum wraps around a structure called thalamus, which is:
1. the highest set of regulation of the functions in human body.
2. a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling.
3. involved in decoding the sense of olfaction.
4. vestigial in human beings.
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Consider the two statements:
Assertion (A): The cerebral cortex is referred to as the grey matter.
Reason (R): Myelin sheaths around the axons give the cerebral cortex a grey appearance.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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Which part of the human brain:
I: has hunger, satiety, and sleep centers.
II: affects activities of the endocrine system.
III: plays a role in emotional responses such as rage, pain, and pleasure.
 
1. medulla 2. pons
3. midbrain 4. hypothalamus
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Limbic system is involved in the regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of emotional reactions (e.g., excitement, pleasure, rage and fear), and motivation primarily along with:
1. cerebrum
2. hypothalamus
3. thalamus
4. mid brain
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The hypothalamus in the human brain does not play a direct role in:
1. Thermoregulation
2. Osmoregulation
3. Endocrine functions
4. Gastric secretions
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The hypothalamus:
I: is a part of the rhombencephalon.
II: contains a number of centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking.
III: contains several groups of neurosecretory cells, which secrete hormones called hypothalamic hormones.

1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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Which structure of the human brain will form a part of the diencephalon?
1. Cerebral cortex
2. Olfactory bulbs
3. Hypothalamus
4. Pons Varolii
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