Question

With reference to the brain, consider the following parts of the brain:

1. Hypothalamus
2. Cranium
3. Pons
4. Axon

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1,3 and 4 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1, 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1, 2, and 3 only.

• The hypothalamus is a minor region of the brain, located at the base of the brain.
• Hypothalamus has the following functions:
  • Releases hormones.
  • Regulates body temperature.
  • Controls appetite.
• Cranium is the top surface of the skull, which protects the brain.
• Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, sphenoid, and ethmoid are bones of Cranium.
• Pons is the largest part of the brainstem, it is located above the medulla and below midbrain.
• Pons functions as the connection between the cerebrum and cerebellum.

• Parts of the brain are the following:
  • Fore-brain
  • Cerebrum
  • Mid-brain
  • Cranium
  • Spinal Cord
  • Cerebellum
  • Medulla
  • Pons
  • Hind-brain
  • Pituitary gland
  • Hypothalamus