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Q. No.Which of the following parts of the human brain functions as a gateway to the cerebrum and is a major coordinating center for sensory and motor signaling?
1. Thalamus
2. Hypothalamus
3. Corpora quadrigemina
4. Pons
1. Thalamus
2. Hypothalamus
3. Corpora quadrigemina
4. Pons
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 77%
Level 2: 60%+
Hints
Match each item in Column I [part of the brain] with one in Column II [function] and select the answer from the codes given below:
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Column I |
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Column II |
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A. |
Amygdala |
a. |
Relays motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex |
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B. |
Hippocampus |
b. |
Reflex centers involving vision and hearing |
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C. |
Thalamus |
c. |
Plays a key role in the processing of emotions |
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D. |
Corpora quadrigemina |
d. |
Formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
| 1. | c | d | b | a |
| 2. | d | c | a | b |
| 3. | c | d | a | b |
| 4. | d | c | b | a |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 65%
Level 2: 60%+
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The primary commissural region of the brain consisting of white matter tracts that connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres is called as:
| 1. | corpus striatum | 2. | corpus luteum |
| 3. | corpus callosum | 4. | corpus spongiosum |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 95%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints
Identify the correct match for the lobes of cerebrum shown in the given figure:
| A: | Frontal lobe | Planning, reasoning and problem solving |
| B: | Parietal lobe | Integrating sensory information, including touch, temperature, pressure and pain |
| C: | Occipital lobe | Location of the primary visual cortex which receives visual information from the eyes |
| D: | Temporal lobe | Contains the primary auditory cortex, which receives auditory information from the ears |
| 1. | Only A and B | 2. | Only A, B and C |
| 3. | Only B, C and D | 4. | A, B, C and D |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints
Consider the given two statements:
| I: | The cerebral cortex, referred to as the grey matter, is thrown into prominent folds. |
| II: | The cerebral white mater contains motor areas, and association area. |
| 1. | Both I and II are correct | 2. | Both I and II incorrect |
| 3. | Only I is correct | 4. | Only II is correct |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 52%
Level 3: 35%-60%
Hints
Consider the given two statements:
| I: | The association areas of the cerebral cortex are neither clearly sensory nor motor in function. |
| II: | The association areas are responsible for complex functions like intersensory associations, memory and communication. |
| 1. | Both are correct | 2. | Both are incorrect |
| 3. | Only I is correct | 4. | Only II is correct |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 89%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints
Identify A, B and C in the sagittal section of the human brain:
| A | B | C | |
| 1. | Corpus callosum | Cerebellum | Pons |
| 2. | Cerebellar peduncle | Cerebrum | Medulla |
| 3. | Corpus callosum | Cerebrum | Pons |
| 4. | Corpus luteum | Cerebellum | Medulla |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |Â Cerebrum, EEG & Sleep |
 88%
Level 1: 80%+
Hints
The structure highlighted in orange colour in the figure is:
| 1. | Diencepahlon and is the location of the third ventricle. |
| 2. | Corpora quadrigemina and the cerebral aqueduct passes through it. |
| 3. | Limbic system and regulates the behaviour in humans. |
| 4. | Reticular formation and is the gate keeper to consciousness. |
Subtopic: Â Diencephalon |
 67%
Level 2: 60%+
Hints
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