At the point where the spinal cord enters the skull, it becomes the ________.
A) forebrain
B) midbrain
C) limbic system
D) hindbrain

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The spinal cord connects to the hindbrain at the point where it enters the skull, becoming part of the brainstem. The brainstem includes the hindbrain, midbrain, and parts of the forebrain, and plays a vital role in many automatic functions such as breathing and heart rate as well as relaying sensory and motor information between the body and the brain.

At the Point Where the Spinal Cord Enters the Skull