1. Cerebrum
  2. Cerebellum
  3. Thalamus
  4. Hypothalamus
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Option 2 : Cerebellum

The correct answer is Cerebellum.

  • The cerebellum is known as the little brain and it coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, and coordination.
  • The cerebellum receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain and regulates motor movements.
     
Name of the part Description
Cerebrum
  • The cerebrum is a part of the forebrain.
  • It is divided into two parts called cerebral hemispheres.
  • It forms the front, superior and lateral side of the brain
  • It is the largest part constituting 80% of the brain.
  • It coordinates voluntary muscle movements and helps in maintaining posture and balance.
Thalamus
  • The cerebrum wraps around a structure called the thalamus, which is a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signalling.
Hypothalamus
  • Hypothalamus lies at the base of the thalamus.
  • The hypothalamus contains a number of centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking.
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