Multiple choice

Which part of brain is responsible for governing a person?s intelligence?

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Cerebellum

  3. pons

  4. Cerebrum

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher cognitive functions including intelligence, reasoning, memory, and language. The hypothalamus regulates hormones and homeostasis, the cerebellum coordinates movement and balance, and the pons connects different brain regions but none of these govern intelligence.