Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the midbrain?
A) It contains the inferior colliculi where auditory centers are located.
B) It contains the superior colliculi where visual centers are located.
C) It contains the red nucleus and black matter that are involved in muscle control.
D) All of the above are correct statements about the midbrain.

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All of the statements about the midbrain are correct, so option D is the incorrect statement. The midbrain contains both the inferior and superior colliculi, as well as the red nucleus and substantia nigra (which comprise the black matter). The inferior colliculi are involved in auditory processing, while the superior colliculi are involved in visual processing and eye movements.

Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement About the Midbrain