Given below are two statements.

Statement I  : Pons is a component of the brain stem.

Statement II : Thalamus is a component of limbic system.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

The pons is a part of the brainstem, which also includes the medulla oblongata and the midbrain. The brainstem is located at the base of the brain and is responsible for many vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and consciousness.

The thalamus is not a component of the limbic system. Instead, the thalamus is located in the diencephalon, which is a part of the forebrain. The thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information, transmitting sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and playing a crucial role in sensory perception, motor control, and regulation of consciousness. . The inner parts of cerebral hemispheres and a group of associated deep structures like amygdala, hippocampus, etc., form a complex structure called the limbic lobe or limbic system.