Which part of the brain along with hindbrain makes up the brainstem?

Thalamus

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Midbrain

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Hypothalamus

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Medulla

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Solution

The correct option is B
Midbrain

The midbrain is the topmost part of the brainstem, the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. This is the most superior of the three regions of the brainstem. This acts as a conduit between the forebrain above and the pons and cerebellum.

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Cerebellum, medulla and pons are the parts of :

(a) midbrain

(b) hindbrain

(d) spinal cord

Which of the following statements are true about the brain?

(i) The main thinking part of brain is hindbrain.

(ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight, etc. are located in the forebrain.

(iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by the medulla in the hindbrain.

(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body.

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