The brainstem consists mainly of the
A) cerebellum and the cerebral cortex.
B) cerebrum and the medulla.
C) medulla and the cerebellum.
D) cerebral cortex and the medulla.

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The cerebellum is not part of the brainstem; it is located just above the brainstem. The cerebral cortex is also not part of the brainstem; it is the outer layer of the cerebrum. The medulla oblongata and the cerebellum are both part of the brainstem, but the cerebellum is not the main component. Therefore, the correct answer is C, as it identifies the two main components of the brainstem.

The Brainstem Consists Mainly of the