Which of the following is correct about the structure of brain?

A. Cerebral cortex is outer part consists of grey matter

B. Cerebral cortex is inner part consists of white matter

C. Cerebral cortex is outer part consists of white matter

D. Cerebral cortex is middle part consists of grey matter

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161.
Which are the basic structural and functional units of the nervous system?
Correct Answer: C. Neurons
One-liner
The basic structural and functional units of the nervous system are neurons.
162.
Which part of the brain is controlling your sense of balance?
Correct Answer: B. Cerebellum
One-liner
The Cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance, posture, and coordination of voluntary movements.
163.
Which of the following is not the example of voluntary action?
Correct Answer: C. Breathing
One-liner
Breathing is not an example of voluntary action because it is primarily controlled involuntarily by the autonomic nervous system.
164.
How many parts of the hindbrain are there?
Correct Answer: B. 3
One-liner
The hindbrain consists of 3 parts: the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata.
165.
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Which is the largest part of the human brain?
Correct Answer: B. Cerebrum
One-liner
The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain, accounting for about 85% of the brain's total weight.
166.
Which is safely placed between the thick bones of the skull, which protects your brain from injuries?
Correct Answer: A. Brain
One-liner
The brain is safely placed between the thick bones of the skull, which protects it from injuries.
167.
Which of the following actions is involuntary?
Correct Answer: D. Pumping of blood
One-liner
Pumping of blood is an involuntary action because it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and occurs without conscious effort.
168.
The part of brain involved in reasoning is ?
Correct Answer: A. Frontal lobe
One-liner
The part of the brain involved in reasoning is the frontal lobe.
169.
In which region of the body is the hypothalamus found?
Correct Answer: A. Brain
One-liner
The hypothalamus is found in the brain.
170.
Which of the following is correct about the structure of brain?
Correct Answer: A. Cerebral cortex is outer part consists of grey matter
One-liner
The cerebral cortex is the outer part of the brain consisting of grey matter.

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