PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The brain is made up of three major parts. What are they?
A
The occipital lobe, the parietal lobe, and the frontal lobe.
B
The spinal cord, the cerebrum, and the cerebellum.
C
The brain stem, the cerebrum, and the cerebellum.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brain can be divided into three basic units: the forebrain, the midbrain, and the hindbrain. The hindbrain includes the upper part of the spinal cord, the brain stem, and a wrinkled ball of tissue called the cerebellum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cerebrum: is the largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres. Cerebellum: is located under the cerebrum. Brainstem: acts as a relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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