Which of the following is the main thinking part of the human brain?

  1. Hind-brain
  2. Cerebrum
  3. Mid-brain
  4. None of the above

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Option 2 : Cerebrum
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The correct answer is Cerebrum.

Explanation:

  • The main thinking part of the human brain is the cerebrum.
  • The cerebrum is the large outer part of the brain
  • It controls reading, thinking, learning, speech, emotions, and planned muscle movements like walking.
  • The cerebrum (a major part of the forebrain) is the main thinking part of the brain. It has sensory, motor, and association areas.

Additional Information

  • The human brain is divided into three parts or compartments with different functions: Fore-brain, Midbrain, and hindbrain.
  • The human brain with the spinal cord makes the central nervous system.
  • Fore-brain is the main thinking part and controls voluntary actions.
    • It processes sensory information which is collected from various organs of the body such as ears, eyes, nose tongue, skin, etc.
    • The forebrain consists of Cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
    • The cerebrum is the biggest part of the brain and is associate with the higher function of thinking and actions.
  • Midbrain is a small central part of the brainstem, developing from the middle of the primitive or embryonic brain, the hypothalamus is a portion of the brain
    • It contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions, and the lower part of the brainstem, comprises the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata
    • Midbrain connects the forebrain and hindbrain. 
    • It is a bridge to transmit signals.
    • The functions are vision, hearing, temperature regulation, and alertness, etc.
  • The hindbrain controls the heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, sleep, and walking, etc.
    • the cerebellum is part of the hindbrain.
    • It is maintaining equilibrium, body balance, and posture during walking, riding, etc.

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