The Hindbrain Consists of All of the Following Except the

question 18

Multiple Choice

The hindbrain consists of all of the following except the

• A)pons and cerebellum.
• B)medulla oblongata.
• C)ascending tracts.
• D)pons,cerebellum,and ascending tracts.
• E)medulla oblongata and ascending tracts.

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