Question

Lateral ventricles are found in
A) Heart
B) Thyroid
C) Brain
D) Brain and heart

Answer 1

The lateral ventricles contain CSF (cerebrospinal fluid ) and are the two largest ventricles. There is a lateral ventricle in each cerebral hemisphere, classified as the left or right ventricle.

Complete answer:
First we should know about lateral ventricles to answer this question. A lateral ventricle is a C-shaped cavity. It forms an elongated curve. They are part of the ventricular system of the body. The ventricular system, a related structure that includes cerebrospinal fluid and extends down the length of the neck and trunk and functions as an extension of the spinal cord 's central canal.
Now, let us find the solution from the options-
The lower two heart chambers are called the ventricles of the heart i.e., heart ventricles. A ventricle, like the cerebral ventricles, is a cavity or chamber that can be filled with fluid. Thus, the option (A) heart is incorrect.
Thyroid gland or thyroid is an endocrine gland in the neck composed of two connected lobes. Thus, the option (B) thyroid is incorrect.
Lateral ventricles are present within the brain. The brain structures containing cerebrospinal fluid, a transparent, watery fluid that creates cushioning for the brain even it helps to circulate nutrients and eliminate waste, are the right and left lateral ventricles. Collectively, the lateral ventricles are the brain’s largest ventricular space. Such ventricles are C-shaped and can, of course, be located within the cerebrum and enclosed by the basal ganglia and the callosum corpus.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C) Brain.

Note: The four human brain cavities are called ventricles. The lateral ventricles in the cerebrum are the two largest ventricles. Paracoel is the name of these first and second ventricles found in two cerebral hemispheres. It is possible to measure the volume of the lateral ventricles with a CT scan.