The most caudal part of the brain, the ________, is continuous with the spinal cord.

A. thalamus
B. pons
C. medulla oblongata
D. hypothalamus
E. cerebellum


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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