What is the name of the structure located at the top of the brainstem, just beneath the thalamus, whose main function in mammals (including humans) is the control of rapid eye movements?
A)bistratified nucleus
B)medial geniculate nucleus
C)striate cortex
D)superior colliculus

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The structure at the top of the brainstem, just beneath the thalamus, that controls rapid eye movements is the superior colliculus. Therefore, the best choice is D.

What Is the Name of the Structure Located at the Top