The _____ consists of two egg-shaped masses of gray matter and is located just above the top of the brainstem and directly beneath the cerebrum.
A)thalamus
B)medulla
C)pons
D)reticular formation

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The thalamus is the egg-shaped mass of gray matter located just above the brainstem and beneath the cerebrum. It serves as a relay station for sensory information and is involved in regulating sleep and consciousness. The medulla, pons, and reticular formation are all located within the brainstem, but are not egg-shaped masses of gray matter.

The _____ Consists of Two Egg-Shaped Masses of Gray Matter