The brain is divided into several different structures at the bottom part of the brain, referred to as the "hindbrain". Which of the parts of the brain listed below is located in the hindbrain?
A)Amygdala
B)Reticular activating system
C)Medulla
D)Thalamus

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The medulla is a structure located in the hindbrain, responsible for automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. A) The amygdala is part of the limbic system, located in the midbrain. B) The reticular activating system is a network of neurons located in the midbrain and brainstem. D) The thalamus is located in the forebrain, acting as a relay station for sensory information.

The Brain Is Divided into Several Different Structures at the Bottom