NEET 2024
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2024
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Neural Control and Coordination
NEET 2024 · Zoology · Neural Control and Coordination
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The cerebral...
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by nerve tract known as corpus callosum.
Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebrum.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- BStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- CStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Correct answer
B. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Step-by-step solution
The correct answer is option (2) as statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
In human brain, a deep cleft divides the cerebrum longitudinally into two halves, which are termed as the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called corpus callosum.
Three major regions make up the brain stem i.e. mid brain, pons and medulla oblongata.
Cerebrum is a part of forebrain which does not form brain stem.
Options (1), (3) and (4) are incorrect.