Question

chapter 12 multiple choice question 59
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the ______ includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.

○ midbrain
○ basal nuclei
○ brain stem
○ diencephalon

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Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the anatomical structures of the brain. The diencephalon is known to consist of the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus. The midbrain is part of the brainstem and has different structures. Basal nuclei are involved in motor control. The brainstem includes midbrain, pons, and medulla, not the listed structures. So the correct option is diencephalon.

Answer:

D. diencephalon