The diencephalon contains which of the following structures?
A) the thalamus and hypothalamus
B) the thalamus and the basal ganglia
C) the inferior and superior colliculi
D) the substantia nigra and the basal ganglia

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The diencephalon contains the thalamus and hypothalamus. Option B is incorrect because the basal ganglia is not a part of the diencephalon, but rather a part of the telencephalon. Option C is incorrect because the colliculi (inferior and superior) are located in the midbrain, not the diencephalon. Option D is also incorrect because the substantia nigra is part of the midbrain and not the diencephalon.

The Diencephalon Contains Which of the Following Structures