Which of the following parts of brain constitute the brain stem?

Midbrain and hindbrain

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Hindbrain and forebrain

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Forebrain and midbrain

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forebrain only

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Solution

The correct option is A Midbrain and hindbrain
Brainstem connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord. It consists of the midbrain (mesencephelon), medulla oblongata and the pons (parts of the hind brain). It relays information between the cerebrum and the spinal cord.
So, the correct answer is 'Midbrain and hindbrain'

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