The Main Divisions of the Brain are the _______

Question

The main divisions of the brain are the _______.
A) medulla, pons, diencephalon, cerebrum, and pituitary
B) medulla, cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus, pons, and midbrain
C) medulla, pons, midbrain, diencephalon, cerebellum, and cerebrum
D) thalamus, medulla, cerebrum, and hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

The main divisions of the brain include the medulla, pons, midbrain (collectively forming the brainstem), diencephalon (which includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus), cerebellum, and cerebrum. These divisions are responsible for various functions ranging from basic life support to complex cognitive processes.