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Name the three main parts of the human brain. 

Name the following:

Three main parts of the brain

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Solution

  1. Cerebrum
  2. Cerebellum
  3. Medulla oblongata
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Chapter 6: Nervous System - Short answer questions

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 7 ICSE
Chapter 6 Nervous System
Short answer questions | Q 2.2

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