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Yi-Chen

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Which structures below comprise the metencephalon?
 
  A) thalamus and hypothalamus
  B) tectum and tegmentum
  C) pons and cerebellum
  D) dorsal horn and ventral horn
  E) superior colliculus and inferior colliculus

Question 2

The red nucleus and substantia nigra are located in the ________ and are involved in ________.
 
  A) diencephalon; the motor system
  B) tectum; sleep and arousal
  C) tegmentum; the motor system
  D) spinal cord; the autonomic nervous system
  E) reticular formation; pain perception



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Rationale: The pons and cerebellum comprise the metencephalon.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: The red nucleus and substantia nigra are located in the tegmentum and are involved in the motor system.



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