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ZoologyNEET 2024Central nervous system

Neural Control and Coordination

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a nerve tract known as the corpus callosum.

Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebrum.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  2. B.Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.✓
  3. C.Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
  4. D.Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Solution

The corpus callosum is the tract joining the two cerebral hemispheres (Statement I true). The brain stem is the midbrain, pons and medulla — not the cerebrum — so Statement II is false.

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