Question

Differentiate between: Cerebrum and Cerebellum.

Answer 1

Cerebrum
1. It is the largest part of the brain, forming four fifths of its weight.
2. It is a part of the centre for forebrain.
3. It consists of two cerebral hemisperes each comprising four lobes: frontal, occipital, parietal, temporal.
4. White matter does not form arbor vitae. 5. It initiates voluntary movements, and is a seat of will, intelligence, memory etc.

Cerebellum
1. It is the second largest part of the brain, forming one eighth of its mass.
2. It is a part of the hindbrain.
3. It consists of two cerebellar hemisperes and a median vermis.
4. White matter form arbor vitae.
5. It maintains posture and equilibrium.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Cerebrum Vs Cerebellum -

1. Cerebrum is part of forebrain while cerebellum is part of hindbrain.
2. Cerebrum is bigger in size while cerebellum is smaller in size.
3. Cerebrum has less neurons while cerebellum has more neurons.
4. Cerebrum is situated above tentorium cerebelli while cerebellum is situated below tentorium cerebelli.
5. Cerebrum controls voluntary movements and higher functions while cerebellum maintains posture and co-ordination.

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