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Neural Control and Coordination

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What is the midbrain located between in the brain?

What is the midbrain located between in the brain?

Options

  1. AForebrain and hindbrain
  2. BPons and thalamus/hypothalamus
  3. CPons and cerebral cortex
  4. DThalamus/hypothalamus and pons

Correct answer

D. Thalamus/hypothalamus and pons

Step-by-step solution

The thalamus is a major coordinating center for sensory and motor signaling.The limbic system, along with the hypothalamus, is involved in the regulation of sexual behavior, expression of emotional reactions, and motivation.The amygdala, along with other structures of the limbic system, is involved in the expression of emotional reactions. The hippocampus, along with other structures of the limbic system, is involved in processing of memory and spatial navigation.The midbrain is located between the thalamus/hypothalamus of the forebrain and pons of the hindbrain.The dorsal portion of the midbrain consists mainly of four round swellings (lobes) called corpora quadrigemina.The medulla of the brain contains centres which control respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions. The brain stem forms the connections between the brain and spinal cord. Three major regions make up the brain stem; mid brain, pons and medulla oblongata

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