PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The three main parts of the brain are ____, ____, and ____
A
Cerebrum, spinal cord, heart
B
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Medulla
C
Cerebrum, Medulla, Gray Matter
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Cerebellum: Cerebellum lies below the cerebrum and at the back of the whole structure. It coordinates the motor functions. When you are riding your bicycle; the perfect coordination between your pedaling and steering control is achieved by the cerebellum. Medulla: Medulla forms the brain stem; along with the pons.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three functional areas of the cerebellum – the cerebrocerebellum, the spinocerebellum and the vestibulocerebellum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The medulla contains the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centers, and therefore deals with the autonomic functions of breathing, heart rate and blood pressure as well as the sleep–wake cycle.

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