Which of the Following is True of the Diencephalon

Question

Which of the following is true of the diencephalon?
A) Contains the thalamus and hypothalamus
B) Is a brain stem structure
C) Contains the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
D) Is called the vital center

Accepted Answer

The diencephalon is a region of the forebrain that contains the thalamus and hypothalamus, among other structures. It is not a brain stem structure, which is a separate part of the brain. The midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata are also part of the brain stem, but not the diencephalon. The term "vital center" is sometimes used to refer to the brain stem, but not specifically to the diencephalon.