The ________ Link the Cerebellum with the Mesencephalon, Diencephalon, and Cerebrum

Question

The ________ link the cerebellum with the mesencephalon, diencephalon, and cerebrum.
A) inferior cerebellar peduncles
B) arbor vitae
C) middle cerebellar peduncles
D) tectum
E) superior cerebellar peduncles

Accepted Answer

The superior cerebellar peduncles are the largest of the three peduncles and connect the cerebellum with the mesencephalon, diencephalon, and cerebrum. The inferior cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum with the medulla oblongata, while the middle cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum with the pons. The arbor vitae is the tree-like pattern of white matter within the cerebellum itself. The tectum refers to the dorsal part of the midbrain, which includes the superior and inferior colliculi.