Given below are two statements: Statement I: The midbrain is located between the thalamus/hypothalamus of the forebrain and the medulla of the hindbrain. Statement II: A canal called the cerebral aqueduct passes through the midbrain. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Step-by-step solution

Statement I is incorrect because the midbrain is located between the thalamus/hypothalamus of the forebrain and the pons of the hindbrain, not the medulla. Statement II is correct as a canal called the cerebral aqueduct passes through the midbrain, connecting the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle. Answer: Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.