The brain stem consists of the
A) cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla.
B) midbrain, medulla, and pons.
C) pons, medulla, cerebellum, and midbrain.
D) midbrain only.

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The brain stem consists of three main structures: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla. Option A is incorrect because the cerebrum is not part of the brain stem, it's the largest and topmost part of the brain. Option C is incorrect because the cerebellum is not part of the brain stem, it's located behind the brain stem. Option D is incorrect because the brain stem consists of three structures, not just the midbrain.

The Brain Stem Consists of the