The brainstem contains the
A) rhombencephalon only.
B) mesencephalon only.
C) rhombencephalon and mesencephalon.
D) rhombencephalon, mesencephalon, and prosencephalon.

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The brainstem is composed of three regions - the rhombencephalon (hindbrain), mesencephalon (midbrain), and prosencephalon (forebrain). The rhombencephalon and mesencephalon are both included in the brainstem, while the prosencephalon is not. Therefore, the correct choice is C) rhombencephalon and mesencephalon.

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