Midbrain contains a relay center that connects the hindbrain with forebrain. It is called:

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following parts of forebrain carries sensory information to the other parts of the forebrain?

   A. Thalamus
   B. Cerebrum
   C. Limbic system
   D. All of the above

2. One of the following is reduced in human beings and contains auditory relay center that controls reflex movements of eyes:

   A. Forebrain
   B. Midbrain
   C. Hind brain
   D. Amygdala

3. Which of the following is not a part of hindbrain?

   A. Medulla
   B. Pons
   C. Cerebellum
   D. Cerebrum

4. The hindbrain consists of the:

   A. endocrine system and the limbic system
   B. reticular formation
   C. thalamus, hypothalamus and cerebrum
   D. cerebellum, medulla and pons

5. One of the following parts of midbrain guides smooth and accurate motions and maintains body position:

   A. Medulla
   B. Pons
   C. Cerebellum
   D. Amygdala

6. Certain neurons in one of the following parts of midbrain appear to influence transitions between sleep and wakefulness and the rate and pattern of breathing:

   A. Medulla
   B. Pons
   C. Cerebellum
   D. All of these

7. A part of forebrain that plays an important role in the formation of long term memory, and thus is required for learning:

   A. Hypothalamus
   B. Amygdala
   C. Hippocampus
   D. Cerebrum

8. One of the following parts of forebrain is responsible for most basic and primitive emotions, drives and behaviours:

   A. Thalamus
   B. Cerebrum
   C. Limbic system
   D. All of these

9. The medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain and diencephalon are all parts of the ____________?

   A. cerebellum
   B. cortex
   C. brainstem
   D. left hemisphere

10. The part of forebrain also acts an endocrine gland and is believed to produce oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

    A. Thalamus
    B. Hypothalamus
    C. Amygdala
    D. Cerebrum