The brainstem is made up of several structures, which include the:

a. thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala.
b. medulla, pons, cerebellum, reticular formation, and midbrain, including the substantia nigra.
c. temporal lobe, parietal lobe, the occipital lobe, and frontal lobe.
d. corpus callosum, cerebral cortex, and the structures that make up the limbic system.


Answer: b. medulla, pons, cerebellum, reticular formation, and midbrain, including the substantia nigra.

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