The part of the brain that has the most effect on maintenance of homeostasis is:

1. thalamus 2. hypothalamus
3. infundibulum 4. mammillary body
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A funnel shaped structure, the infundibulum, connects hypothalamus and:

1. anterior pituitary 2. posterior pituitary
3. pineal gland 4. thalamus
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The neurons of the olfactory epithelium extend from the outside environment directly into olfactory lobes. The olfactory lobes are the extensions of:

1. Pre-frontal cortex 2. Corpus callosum
3. Corpora quadrigemina 4. Limbic system
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Select the answer with correct matching of the structure, its location and function.

Structure

Location

Function

1.

 Cerebellum

Midbrain

Controls respiration and gastric secretions

2.

Hypothalamus

Forebrain

Controls body temperature, urge for eating and drinking

3.

Blind spot

Near the place where optic nerve leaves the eye

Rods and cones are present but inactive here

4.

Eustachian tube

Anterior part of internal ear

Equalizes air pressure on either side of tympanic membrane

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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. Medulla oblongata Gastric secretions
2. Hypothalamus Control of body temperature
3. Limbic system Behaviour
4. Association areas Purely sensory areas in the cerebrum
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Identify the incorrect match:

1. Reticular formation Gatekeeper to consciousness
2. Thalamus Major relay centre in diencephalon for messages to the cortex
3. Superior colliculi Part of limbic system for emotional behaviour
4. Pons Part of hindbrain having nuclei for control of breathing rate

Subtopic:  Hind & Mid Brain | Diencephalon |
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