[Campbell Biology P.1148] According to Figure 49.20, which brain region is depicted as formin... | Practice Question

According to Figure 49.20, which brain region is depicted as forming the top or outer portion in both the songbird and human brains, albeit with different internal organizations?

  • A: Thalamus
  • B: Cerebrum (including pallium/cortex)
  • C: Cerebellum
  • D: Midbrain

Explanation

Figure 49.20 a labels the top/outer part of the songbird brain as 'Cerebrum including pallium ' and b labels the top/outer part of the human brain as 'Cerebrum including cortex '. Both are broadly referred to as Cerebrum.