Human Brain — NEET Biology MCQs with Solutions
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Q1 — Human Brain · easy · theory
The largest and most developed part of the human brain, controlling thought and voluntary actions, is the:
A. Pons
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Cerebrum ✓ Correct
Solution: The cerebrum is the seat of intelligence, memory, and voluntary control.
Q2 — Human Brain · easy · theory
The part of the brain that controls balance and coordination of muscular activity is the:
A. Hypothalamus
B. Cerebellum ✓ Correct
C. Cerebrum
D. Medulla
Solution: The cerebellum coordinates and maintains posture, balance and precise muscular movement.
Q3 — Human Brain · medium · theory
The centres for controlling heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure are located in the:
A. Cerebellum
B. Thalamus
C. Medulla oblongata ✓ Correct
D. Cerebrum
Solution: The medulla oblongata houses vital involuntary centres — respiration, cardiac and vasomotor control.
Q4 — Human Brain · medium · theory
The part of the forebrain that regulates body temperature, hunger, thirst and links the nervous and endocrine systems is the:
A. Cerebellum
B. Corpus callosum
C. Hypothalamus ✓ Correct
D. Pons
Solution: The hypothalamus controls homeostasis (temperature, hunger, thirst) and connects to the pituitary.
Q5 — Human Brain · hard · theory
The three main regions of the human brain are the:
A. Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain ✓ Correct
B. Cerebrum, cerebellum and spinal cord
C. Cortex, medulla and cortex
D. Thalamus, pons and cortex
Solution: The brain is organised into forebrain (cerebrum, thalamus, hypothalamus), midbrain, and hindbrain (pons, cerebellum, medulla).
Q6 — Human Brain · hard · theory
The structure that acts as a major coordinating/relay centre for sensory and motor signalling, located in the forebrain, is the:
A. Pons
B. Cerebellum
C. Thalamus ✓ Correct
D. Medulla
Solution: The thalamus is a relay station that channels sensory (and some motor) information to the cerebrum.
Q7 — Human Brain · easy · numerical
The band of nerve fibres that connects the two cerebral hemispheres and allows them to communicate is the:
A. Corpora quadrigemina
B. Corpus striatum
C. Corpus callosum ✓ Correct
D. Corpus luteum
Solution: The corpus callosum is a thick tract of nerve fibres joining the left and right cerebral hemispheres, permitting communication between them.
Q8 — Human Brain · easy · numerical
The human brain is protected within the cranium by three connective-tissue membranes collectively called the:
A. Pleura
B. Meninges ✓ Correct
C. Pericardium
D. Peritoneum
Solution: The brain (and spinal cord) is covered by three meninges — the outer dura mater, middle arachnoid, and inner pia mater — which protect and cushion the neural tissue.
Q9 — Human Brain · easy · numerical
Which structure of the hindbrain contains the vital centres that control heart rate, breathing and blood pressure?
A. Cerebellum
B. Thalamus
C. Cerebrum
D. Medulla oblongata ✓ Correct
Solution: The medulla oblongata houses the cardiac, respiratory and vasomotor centres controlling heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure, and connects the brain with the spinal cord.
Q10 — Human Brain · easy · numerical
The fluid-filled cavities within the brain, and the fluid that fills them and cushions the brain, are respectively the:
A. Follicles and vitreous humour
B. Ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid ✓ Correct
C. Lacunae and plasma
D. Sinuses and lymph
Solution: The brain contains internal cavities called ventricles that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions the brain and maintains a stable environment.
Q11 — Human Brain · medium · numerical
Match the brain region with its function: (i) Hypothalamus — (p) regulation of body temperature, hunger and thirst; (ii) Cerebellum — (q) coordination of movement and body balance; (iii) Medulla oblongata — (r) control of respiration and heartbeat.
A. (i)-(p), (ii)-(q), (iii)-(r) ✓ Correct
B. (i)-(r), (ii)-(q), (iii)-(p)
C. (i)-(p), (ii)-(r), (iii)-(q)
D. (i)-(q), (ii)-(p), (iii)-(r)
Solution: The hypothalamus controls temperature, hunger and thirst; the cerebellum coordinates movement and balance; the medulla regulates respiration and heartbeat. Thus (i)-(p), (ii)-(q), (iii)-(r).
Q12 — Human Brain · medium · numerical
Which of the following statements about the parts of the human forebrain is INCORRECT?
A. The thalamus is the main relay centre only for motor signals and never handles sensory input ✓ Correct
B. The hypothalamus contains centres controlling body temperature and the urge to eat and drink
C. The cerebrum is divided into two cerebral hemispheres
D. The limbic system, along with the hypothalamus, is involved in the regulation of emotions
Solution: The thalamus is a major coordinating centre for BOTH sensory and motor signalling, not motor alone, so that statement is incorrect. The other three statements about the forebrain are correct.
Q13 — Human Brain · medium · numerical
The part of the brain that connects the cerebellum and medulla with higher centres and serves as a bridge carrying fibre tracts is the:
A. Corpus callosum
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. Pons ✓ Correct
Solution: The pons (literally "bridge") lies in the hindbrain and consists mainly of fibre tracts that interconnect the cerebellum, medulla and higher brain regions; it also assists in regulating respiration.
Q14 — Human Brain · medium · numerical
The midbrain, along with the pons and medulla, forms the region called the brainstem. The midbrain is located between the:
A. Thalamus (forebrain) and pons (hindbrain) ✓ Correct
B. Two cerebral hemispheres
C. Cerebellum and the spinal cord
D. Cerebrum and the corpus callosum
Solution: The midbrain lies between the thalamus/hypothalamus region of the forebrain and the pons of the hindbrain. Together the midbrain, pons and medulla constitute the brainstem.
Q15 — Human Brain · medium · numerical
A group of deep forebrain structures, including the amygdala and hippocampus, that together with the hypothalamus governs emotional behaviour, motivation and memory is the:
A. Basal membrane
B. Reticular formation
C. Corpora quadrigemina
D. Limbic system ✓ Correct
Solution: The limbic system (limbic lobe and associated structures such as the amygdala and hippocampus), working with the hypothalamus, is involved in the regulation of emotions, sexual behaviour, motivation and memory.
Q16 — Human Brain · medium · numerical
Which of the following correctly lists structures belonging to the hindbrain?
A. Corpora quadrigemina, thalamus and pons
B. Cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla oblongata
C. Cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus
D. Cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata ✓ Correct
Solution: The hindbrain comprises the pons, cerebellum and medulla oblongata. The cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus are parts of the forebrain.
Q17 — Human Brain · easy
Which of the following structure of brain is connected to the spinal cord?
A. Cerebellum
B. Pons
C. Hypothalamus
D. Medulla oblongata ✓ Correct
Solution: The medulla oblongata of the hindbrain is connected to the spinal cord.
Q18 — Human Brain · medium
Brain stem is formed by I. Fore brain II. Mid brain III. Pons IV. Medulla oblongata V. Cerebellum
A. I + III + IV
B. III + IV + V
C. II + III + IV ✓ Correct
D. II + III + V
Solution: The brain stem is formed by the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.
Q19 — Human Brain · easy
The site for processing of vision, hearing, speech, memory, intelligence, emotions and thoughts is
A. Spinal cord
B. Lungs
C. Brain ✓ Correct
D. Both (1) and (2)
Solution: The brain is the site for processing vision, hearing, speech, memory, intelligence, emotions and thoughts.
Q20 — Human Brain · easy
Brain stem forms the connections between the
A. Brain and spinal cord ✓ Correct
B. None of the above
C. Forebrain and midbrain
D. Midbrain and hindbrain
Solution: The brain stem forms the connections between the brain and the spinal cord.
Q21 — Human Brain · medium
Read the following statements and choose the incorrect option. (1) Cerebral cortex is thrown into prominent folds. (2) Brain controls thermoregulation, hunger, thirst and circadian (24-hour) rhythms of our body. (3) Nerve fibre tracts in brain is covered with myelin sheath. (4) Nerve fibre tracts in brain constitute the outer part of cerebral hemisphere.
A. Nerve fibre tracts in brain constitute the outer part of cerebral hemisphere. ✓ Correct
B. Nerve fibre tracts in brain is covered with myelin sheath.
C. Cerebral cortex is thrown into prominent folds.
D. Brain controls thermoregulation, hunger, thirst and circadian (24-hour) rhythms of our body.
Solution: The myelinated nerve fibre tracts (white matter) form the inner part, not the outer part, of the cerebral hemisphere.
Q22 — Human Brain · easy
Cerebellum has very convoluted surface in order to provide
A. Less damage to brain tissue during trauma
B. Additional space for many more neurons ✓ Correct
C. Production of more and more hormones
D. Protection from the developing brain tumour
Solution: The convoluted (folded) surface of the cerebellum provides additional space to accommodate many more neurons.
Q23 — Human Brain · easy
Which acts as the command and control system of the body?
A. Spinal cord
B. Brain ✓ Correct
C. Lungs
D. Liver
Solution: The brain is the central information processing organ and acts as the command and control system of the body.
Q24 — Human Brain · easy
The brain can be divided into
A. Three major parts-Cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus
B. Three major parts-Pons, cerebellum and medulla
C. Three major parts-Piamater, arachnoid and duramater
D. Three major parts-Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain ✓ Correct
Solution: The human brain is divided into three major parts: forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.
Q25 — Human Brain · easy
The forebrain consists of
A. Cerebellum, thalamus and hypothalamus
B. Pons, cerebrum and medulla
C. Thalamus, hypothalamus and cerebrum ✓ Correct
D. Amygdala, hippocampus and brain stem
Solution: The forebrain consists of the cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus.
Q26 — Human Brain · easy
Major part of human brain is formed by
A. Cerebellum
B. Cerebrum ✓ Correct
C. Corpora quadrigemina
D. Medulla oblongata
Solution: The cerebrum forms the major (largest) part of the human brain.
Q27 — Human Brain · easy
The cerebral cortex contains
A. All of the above ✓ Correct
B. Motor areas
C. Sensory areas
D. Association areas
Solution: The cerebral cortex contains motor areas, sensory areas, and large association areas.
Q28 — Human Brain · easy
Association areas are
A. Neither clearly sensory nor motor in function ✓ Correct
B. Neurosecretory in function
C. Sensory in function
D. Motor in function
Solution: Association areas of the cerebral cortex are neither clearly sensory nor motor in function; they handle complex functions like memory and intersensory association.
Q29 — Human Brain · medium
Which part of the brain is a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signaling?
A. Association area
B. Limbic system
C. Hypothalamus
D. Thalamus ✓ Correct
Solution: The cerebrum wraps around the thalamus, which is a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signalling.
Q30 — Human Brain · easy
Association areas are responsible for complex functions
A. All of the above ✓ Correct
B. Communication
C. Intersensory association
D. Memory
Solution: Association areas are responsible for complex functions like intersensory association, memory and communication.