Which of the following are not parts of hindbrain in humans? 1. Spinal cord 2. Cerebellum 3. Hypothalamus 4. Basal Ganglia Select the correct option from codes given below:

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Q. Which of the following are not parts of hindbrain in humans?
1. Spinal cord
2. Cerebellum
3. Hypothalamus
4. Basal Ganglia
  Select the correct option from codes given below:

(A) 1, 3 & 4 Only
(B) 1, 2 & 3 Only
(C) 1, 2 & 4 Only
(D) 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer - Option(A)

Explanation by: Madan

Spinal cord is approximately 45 cm long in an adult. Receives sensory messages and sends them to the brain. Hindbrain is the oldest part of the brain located between the spinal cord and the brain hemispheres. It consists of the medulla, pons and cerebellum. Hypothalamus and Basal Ganglia are associated to forebrain.

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