Question

Entomology branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of __________.
1. The formation of rocks
2. Human brains
3. Insect
4. Flowers

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Insect

The correct answer is Insect.

• Entomology, a branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects.
• The Greek word "entomon", meaning “notched,” refers to the segmented body plan of the insect.
• In the 4th century BCE, the Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle provided descriptions of insect anatomy, establishing the groundwork for modern entomology.

Branch	Concerning Field
Petrology	Study of rocks
Neuroanatomy	Study of the anatomy of the human brain
Anthology	Study of flowers
Dermatology	Study of skin.
Hepatology	Study of liver
Oncology	Study of cancer
Ornithology	Study of birds
Pomology	Study of fruits

• Insect:
  • Insect the member of the largest class of the phylum Arthropoda, which is itself the largest of the animal phyla.
  • Insects have segmented bodies, jointed legs, and external skeletons (exoskeletons). Insects are distinguished from other arthropods by their body.
  • Insects are used as environmental quality indicators to assess water quality and soil contamination and are the basis of many studies of biodiversity.
• Human Brain:
  • The Human brain weighs approximately 1.4 kg (3 pounds) and is made up of billions of cells called Neurons.
  • The brain can be divided into three basic units, The forebrain, The midbrain, and The hindbrain.
    • ​The Forebrain: In the forebrain Cerebrum, Thalamus and Hypothalamus are present.
    • The Midbrain: In the midbrain Corpora Quardrigrmina are present.
    • The Hindbrain: In the hindbrain Cerebellum, Medulla Oblongata, and Spinal Cord are located.