The two main structures of the brain stem are the:
A) hippocampus and the amygdala.
B) cerebellum and the thalamus.
C) thalamus and the hypothalamus.
D) medulla and the pons.

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The two main structures of the brain stem are the medulla (which controls vital functions such as heart rate and breathing) and the pons (which is involved in sleep, respiration, and facial movements). The other options listed are structures in the brain, but they are not part of the brain stem.

The Two Main Structures of the Brain Stem Are The