Asked by Vu Hoa Duong (K13_HN) on Jun 05, 2024
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The corpora quadrigemina, cerebral peduncles, and cerebral aqueduct are all parts of the
A) midbrain.
B) diencephalon.
C) medulla oblongata.
D) thalamus.
E) pons.
Corpora Quadrigemina
A structure in the midbrain comprising four colliculi (two superior and two inferior) that are involved in visual and auditory processes.
Cerebral Aqueduct
A narrow channel located in the midbrain that connects the third and fourth ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Cerebral Peduncles
Structures located at the base of the brain, containing nerve tracts that connect the cerebrum with the brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal cord.
- Describe the structural components of the midbrain and their functions.
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Sinai VizcarraJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The corpora quadrigemina, cerebral peduncles, and cerebral aqueduct are all structures found in the midbrain.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the structural components of the midbrain and their functions.