(a) Draw a neat diagram of human brain and label Medulla and Cerebellum.

Question

(i) (a) Draw a neat diagram of human brain and label Medulla and Cerebellum. 

(b) Write the functions of the above mentioned parts. 

(ii) “Both overproduction and underproduction of growth hormone leads to disorders in the body.” Explain.

Answer 1

(b) Medulla controls blood pressure, salivation and vomiting. Cerebellum controls precision of voluntary movements and equilibrium. 

(ii) Over production of growth hormone leads to gigantism and it’s underproduction leads to dwarfism.