Which of the following statements about the brain is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about the brain is correct?
A. The medulla oblongata regulates heart rate.
B. The cerebrum controls body temperature and hunger.
C. The cerebellum controls speech and memory.
D. The hypothalamus is responsible for intelligence.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The medulla oblongata contains centers for heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. Hypothalamus controls temperature and hunger, cerebrum intelligence and memory, cerebellum coordination.

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