List the three main divisions of the brain, as presented in the textbook, and note a major structure found in each division.

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Ans: The divisions are the forebrain, midbrain, and the hindbrain. The forebrain includes the cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, among many other structures. The midbrain is most noted for the superior and inferior colliculus. The hindbrain includes the cerebellum, pons, medulla, among other structures.

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