NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What part of the brain interprets impulses from the senses?
A
midbrain
B
cerebrum
C
cerebellum
D
brainstem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thalamus: The thalamus is the relay center of the brain. It receives afferent impulses from sensory receptors located throughout the body and processes the information for distribution to the appropriate cortical area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory nerve carries impulses from various parts of the body to the brain and the spinal cord whereas motor nerves carry impulses from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -(seh-REE-brum) The largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres, or halves, called the cerebral hemispheres. Areas within the cerebrum control muscle functions and also control speech, thought, emotions, reading, writing, and learning.

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