The three parts of the brainstem are the ________.
A) midbrain, cerebellum, and the medulla oblongata
B) olfactory bulb, pons, and the medulla oblongata
C) pituitary gland, pons, and the medulla oblongata
D) midbrain, pons, and the medulla oblongata

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The midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata are the three parts of the brainstem. The cerebellum is a separate structure located behind the brainstem, and the olfactory bulb is a part of the forebrain involved in sense of smell. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located below the brain and is not a part of the brainstem.

The Three Parts of the Brainstem Are the ________