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Following are the statements about the different parts of the brain.Select the correct statements.(i) The thinking part of the brain is the forebrain.(ii) Centres for smell, hearing, memory, sight are located in forebrain.(iii) Salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by medulla in the hind brain.(iv) Cerebellum does not control the posture and balance of the body.
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(i) Forebrain as the thinking part: Correct. The forebrain (specifically the cerebrum) is the main thinking part of the brain. It is responsible for complex functions like reasoning and logic.(ii) Sensory centers in the forebrain: Correct. The forebrain contains specialized areas for interpreting sensory information such as smell, hearing, sight, and the storage of memory.(iii) Medulla functions: Correct. The medulla oblongata, located in the hindbrain, controls involuntary actions that are crucial for survival, including blood pressure, salivation, and vomiting.(iv) Cerebellum and posture: Incorrect. This statement is false because the cerebellum is the primary part of the brain responsible for maintaining the posture, equilibrium, and balance of the body.
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