Which structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres and allows communication between them?
Correct answer: A. Corpus callosum
- A. Corpus callosum
- B. Medulla oblongata
- C. Pituitary gland
- D. Cerebellar vermis
Explanation
The corpus callosum is a large bundle of nerve fibres linking the right and left cerebral hemispheres. The medulla controls vital functions, while the pituitary and cerebellar vermis have different roles.
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The nervous system covers neurons, neuroglia, nerve impulses, synapses, reflex arcs, and the organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It also explains the autonomic divisions and the receptors and pathways for vision, hearing, balance, taste and smell, distinguishing sensory reception from conscious perception.
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