Components of the metencephalon include the
A)cerebrum and cerebellum.
B)cerebellum and pons.
C)medulla oblongata.
D)thalamus and cerebellum.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The metencephalon is one of the five major divisions of the brain that develops from the embryonic hindbrain. It consists of the cerebellum and the pons. The cerebrum and thalamus are part of the forebrain, while the medulla oblongata is part of the hindbrain but not specifically part of the metencephalon. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Components of the Metencephalon Include the