GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not included in the classification of the 3 major parts of the brain?
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla
D
Brain stem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It contains the midbrain (mesencephalon), the pons and the medulla oblongata. Brainstem does not include cerebellum which is part of the hindbrain .

Detailed explanation-2: -Cranium is the bony part of skull and not a part of brain itself.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main parts of the midbrain-the colliculi, the tegmentum, and the cerebral peduncles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Midbrain: The top part of the brainstem is crucial for regulating eye movements. Pons: The middle portion of the brainstem coordinates facial movements, hearing and balance. Medulla oblongata: The bottom part of the brainstem helps regulate your breathing, heart rhythms, blood pressure and swallowing.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cerebrum fills up most of your skull. It is involved in remembering, problem solving, thinking, and feeling. The cerebellum sits at the back of your head, under the cerebrum. It controls coordination and balance. The brain stem sits beneath your cerebrum in front of your cerebellum.

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