Which of the following strustures or regions is incorrectly paired with its function ?
Hypothalamus : production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst
Limbic system : consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain ; controls movement
Medulla oblongata : controls respiration and cardiovasscular reflexes.
Corpus callosum : band of fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
As we learnt in
limbic lobe or limbic system -
The inner parts of cerebral hemispheres and a group of associated deep structures like amygdala, hippocampus, etc., form a complex structure called the limbic lobe or limbic system.
- wherein
Along with the hypothalamus, it is involved in the regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of emotional reactions (e.g., excitement, pleasure, rage and fear), and motivation.
Limbic system is emotional brain. It controls all emotions in our body but not movements.
Option 1)
Hypothalamus : production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
Limbic system : consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain ; controls movement
This is correct.
Option 3)
Medulla oblongata : controls respiration and cardiovasscular reflexes.
This is incorrect.
Option 4)
Corpus callosum : band of fibers connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
This is incorrect.