The Three Main Areas of the Subcortex Are the

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Multiple Choice

The three main areas of the subcortex are the

• A)brainstem, cerebellum, and corpus callosum.
• B)forebrain, brainstem, and the upper parts of the hindbrain.
• C)brainstem, midbrain, and cerebral cortex.
• D)brainstem, midbrain, and the lower parts of the forebrain.

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Definitions:

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) move between the environment and the bloodstream, typically through the lungs or gills.

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Hypoventilates

To breathe at an abnormally slow rate, leading to increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood, potentially causing respiratory acidosis.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of a body, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials to and from the cells.