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 Which of the following statements are true about the brain?
(i) The main thinking part of the brain is the hindbrain
(ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight etc are located in the forebrain.
(iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, and blood pressure are controlled by the medulla in the hindbrain
(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body

(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

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Explanation:

The hindbrain forms the lower part of the brain stem and it consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebellum. Medulla oblongata controls involuntary actions such as heartbeat, breathing etc. The cerebellum helps in maintaining posture, balance, and equilibrium. The cerebrum forms part of the forebrain and is the main thinking part of the brain. It coordinates the voluntary actions of the body. It has different areas for performing functions such as centres of hearing, smell, memory, etc. Hence, (c) is the correct option.

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