Biology Nervous Coordination NUMS 2024
PMDC Verified Question 8 of 86
Which part of the brain is actively used by mathematician trying to formulate a new equation?
A
Pons
B
Cerebrum
C
Hippocampus
D
Amygdala
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Cerebrum
Concept:

Abstract thought, logic, and problem-solving are higher-order cognitive functions.

Solution:

  • The cerebrum (specifically the highly developed frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex) is exclusively responsible for complex problem solving, mathematical reasoning, intelligence, and conscious logical thought.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Hippocampus: Used for recalling old memories, but the cerebrum does the actual active analytical formulation.


  • Pons: Autonomic bridge regulating sleep and breathing.


  • Amygdala: Emotional processing.

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