Which of the Following Structures Are Correctly Paired

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures are correctly paired?

• A) forebrain and medulla oblongata
• B) forebrain and cerebellum
• C) midbrain and cerebrum
• D) hindbrain and cerebellum
• E) brainstem and anterior pituitary gland

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Definitions:

Surfactant

A substance that reduces the surface tension of fluids, often mentioned in the context of the fluid in the lungs to help them expand properly.

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped structure at the top of the trachea that provides support and structure to the airway.

Arytenoid Cartilage

A pair of small three-sided cartilages located in the larynx, to which the vocal cords are attached, playing a key role in vocalization.

Epiglottic Cartilage

A leaf-shaped cartilage situated at the root of the tongue that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe during swallowing.