Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Brain

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the brain stem?

• A)hypothalamus
• B)pons
• C)medulla oblongata
• D)midbrain

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Definitions:

Adhering Junctions

Specialized structures in cells that function to hold cells together and to facilitate the passage of materials in the spaces between cells.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that create a waterproof barrier to prevent leaking of extracellular fluid.

Functional Structures

Physical or organizational forms designed specifically to achieve a particular purpose or perform a specific task efficiently.

Organ

In multicelled organisms, a structure that consists of tissues engaged in a collective task.