Which of the following is true of the location of the medulla oblongata?

A. It lies just above the spinal cord.
B. It is located just above the thalamus.
C. It lies behind the brainstem and below the cerebrum.
D. It is located directly below the cerebral hemispheres.


Answer: A

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