Which of the following is the posterior most portion of the brain?
a) hypothalamus
b) thalamus
c) medulla oblongata
d) cerebellum
Medulla
oblongata is broad in front and narrows behind, where it is continuous with…….
a) pons and cerebellum
b) thalamus and hypothalamus
c) spinal cord
d) both a and c
Which of the following is the highway of communication between the body and brain?
a) hypothalamus
b) thalamus
c) medulla oblongata
d) cerebellum
Which of the following reflex/es are found in medulla oblongata?
a) heart beat and respiratory movements
b) salivary secretions, swallowing and vomiting
c) coughing and sneezing
d) all of these
Explanation these are all involuntary actions which are not under conscious control
Which of the following is a central cable of nervous system?
a) cerebellum
b) hypothalamus
c) spinal cord
d) medulla oblongata
Explanation A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back
What is the normal length of the spinal cord?
a) 10 inches
b) 12 inches
c) 18 inches
d) 36 inches
