Which statement does NOT correctly describe the brain stem?
A)The medulla is part of the brain stem.
B)The brain stem is a critical connecting link through which all fibres traversing between the periphery and higher brain centres must pass.
C) The brain stem is an important link between nervous and endocrine systems.
D) The brain stem contains centres that control respiration, blood vessel and heart function, and digestive activities.

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The statement "The brain stem is an important link between nervous and endocrine systems" is incorrect. The hypothalamus, which is located above the brain stem, is responsible for linking the nervous and endocrine systems.

Which Statement Does NOT Correctly Describe the Brain Stem