The Tectum of the Mesencephalon Contains the

question 40

Multiple Choice

The tectum of the mesencephalon contains the

• A)substantia nigra.
• B)red nuclei.
• C)superior and inferior colliculi.
• D)cerebral peduncles.
• E)basal ganglia.

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