The Brain Stem is Made Up of the _______

Question

The brain stem is made up of the _______.
A) medulla, pons, and midbrain
B) hypothalamus, pons, and midbrain
C) thalamus, hypothalamus, and pons
D) medulla, pons, and thalamus

Accepted Answer

The brain stem is made up of three parts: the medulla, pons, and midbrain. These structures are responsible for controlling many of the body's basic functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.