Question

Read the following statements about hindbrain. Identify whether they are true or false and select the correct option after referring to the given table.
A. The hindbrain consists of pons, cerebellum, and medulla.
B. The surface of the cerebellum is extremely convoluted.
C. The medulla consists of fibres that interconnect different regions of the brain.
D. Pons consists of centers that control respiration, gastric secretions, etc.

• A. A: True, B: False, C: True, D: False
• B. A: True, B: False, C: False, D: True
• C. A: True, B: True, C: False, D: False
• D. A: False, B: True, C: False, D: True

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The hindbrain consists of pons, cerebellum, and medulla. The surface of the cerebellum is extremely convoluted to produce additional space for neurons. Pons consists of fibres which interconnect different regions of the brain. The medulla consists of centers which control respiration, gastric secretions, etc.