Statement $I$: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by nerve tract known as corpus callosum.
Statement $II$: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebrum.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- ABoth Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.
- ✓Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.
- CStatement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.
- DBoth Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct.
The correct answer is option ($2$) as statement $I$ is correct but statement $II$ is incorrect.
In human brain, a deep cleft divides the cerebrum longitudinally into two halves, which are termed as the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called corpus callosum.
Three major regions make up the brain stem i.e. mid brain, pons and medulla oblongata.
Cerebrum is a part of forebrain which does not form brain stem.
Options ($1$), ($3$) and ($4$) are incorrect.

















