Which Structure Contains the Hypothalamus

Question

Which structure contains the hypothalamus?
A) medulla oblongata
B) epithalamus
C) mesencephalon
D) pons
E) diencephalon

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is a part of the diencephalon, which is the region of the brain that lies between the brainstem and the cerebrum. The other options listed do not contain the hypothalamus. The medulla oblongata is a part of the brainstem, the epithalamus is located above the thalamus, the mesencephalon is also known as the midbrain, and the pons is located in the brainstem.