EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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the part of the brain that includes the pons, medulla oblongata, and midbrain
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thalamus
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hypothalamus
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brain stem
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hippocampus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The brainstem is the structure that connects the cerebrum of the brain to the spinal cord and cerebellum. It is composed of three sections in descending order: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
Detailed explanation-2: -The brain stem is the stalk-like structure at the bottom portion of the brain that connects the brain and spinal cord. Pons, medulla oblongata, and the midbrain collectively form the brain stem.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main parts of the midbrain-the colliculi, the tegmentum, and the cerebral peduncles. Of the 12 cranial nerves, two thread directly from the midbrain-the oculomotor and trochlear nerves, responsible for eye and eyelid movement.
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