Question

which of the following are parts of the brainstem?
cerebrum and basal nuclei
cerebellum and spinal cord
thalamus and hypothalamus
midbrain and pons

Explanation:

The brain - stem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. The other options list structures that are not part of the brain - stem. The cerebrum and basal nuclei are part of the forebrain, the cerebellum is a separate major part of the brain, the spinal cord is not part of the brain, and the thalamus and hypothalamus are also part of the forebrain.

Answer:

Midbrain and pons