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In humans, the pyriform (primary olfactory) cortex is activated by olfactory stimuli.

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Important Questions on Neural control and Coordination

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Statement (S): Damage to cerebellum results in uncoordinated voluntary muscle movements

Reason (R): Cerebellum is responsible for the control and coordination of locomotor movements.

The correct answer is

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Observe the following diagram of brain of man and identify the parts labelled as I and III.

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In our body, the largest number of neuron cells can be found in ___.
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Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord would result in loss of:
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Individual "P" has difficulty in controlling visual reflexes and individual "Q" has disorders associated with temperature and pain. Then, which part of the brain is expected to be abnormal.
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Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its function?
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In human brain the sensation of touch, pain and temperature is controlled by the:
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Name the parts of human forebrain indicating their respective functions.
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Differentiate between cerebrum and cerebellum.
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Select the incorrect option regarding the given figure.

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What do grey and white matter in the brain represent?
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Fill in the blank with the correct option given in the bracket.

An injury to _____ (diencephalon/mesencephalon) may result in loss of sensation of heat.

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The functional area of human cerebrum marked by 'X' is ________.

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The centre for sense of smell in brain is
 
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Which of the following is correct about association areas of brain?
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A touch on the right hand stimulates neurons in the
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Which of the following statements are correct?

(i) The cerebrum wraps around the thalamus.

(ii) Corpus callosum is characteristic of the mammalian brain.

(iii) Midbrain and hindbrain together form the brainstem.

(iv) Centres for hunger, thirst and temperature control are present in the hypothalamus.