Asked by Valeria Contreras on May 19, 2024

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Which ventricle of the brain is found in the diencephalon?

A) fourth ventricle
B) second ventricle
C) third ventricle
D) first ventricle

Diencephalon

A region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and autonomic functions.

Third Ventricle

One of the four connected fluid-filled cavities within the brain, part of the ventricular system, situated in the midline of the brain beneath the corpus callosum.

  • Identify the connections and functions of the brain's ventricular system.
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preethi k2607May 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The third ventricle of the brain is located in the diencephalon, which is a part of the forebrain. It is a narrow cavity filled with cerebrospinal fluid and is surrounded by the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.