The brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord. The three major regions of the brainstem are:
A) The midbrain, the lower brain, and the upper brain
B) The midbrain, the pons, and the medulla
C) The upper brain, the midbrain, and the medulla
D) The lower brain, the spinal brain, and the midbrain

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The brainstem is composed of three major regions: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata. These structures are crucial for transmitting signals between the brain and the spinal cord, as well as housing important functions related to consciousness, breathing, and heart rate.

The Brainstem Connects the Brain to the Spinal Cord