The Diencephalon Contains Which of the Following Structures

question 114

Multiple Choice

 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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