The forebrain includes which of the following portions of the brain?
A) cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata
B) pons, cerebellum, medulla oblongata
C) cerebrum, thalamus, hypothalamus
D) thalamus, hypothalamus, medulla oblongata
E) corpus callosum, pons, medulla oblongata

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The forebrain includes the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus. The cerebrum is responsible for conscious thought and movement, while the thalamus and hypothalamus are responsible for processing and relaying sensory information and regulating basic bodily functions such as hunger and thirst. Choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they either do not include any parts of the forebrain, or include parts of the brain that are not considered part of the forebrain.

The Forebrain Includes Which of the Following Portions of the Brain