The brainstem is made up of the _____ and the _____.
A) forebrain; midbrain
B) cerebellum; medulla
C) reticular formation; pons
D) midbrain; hindbrain

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The brainstem is divided into three main structures: the midbrain, pons, and medulla. The midbrain is located in the middle of the brainstem, the pons is located above the medulla, and the medulla is located at the base of the brainstem. The hindbrain refers to the pons and medulla together. Therefore, the most accurate pairing of structures within the brainstem is midbrain and hindbrain. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

The Brainstem Is Made Up of the _____ and the _____

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