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General Knowledge · Q343

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 343

Q343

Which part of the brain is responsible for consciousness?

A.
Brain stem
B.
Cerebrum
Answer
C.
Cerebellum
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The cerebrum is the largest brain structure and part of the forebrain (or prosencephalon). Its prominent outer portion, the cerebral cortex, not only processes sensory and motor information but enables consciousness, our ability to consider ourselves and the outside world.