Question

Where is the midbrain located?

(a) Between cerebellum and medulla

(b) Between cerebrum and hypothalamus

(c) Between hypothalamus and pons

(d) Between pons and medulla

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I want to ask this question from Neural Control and Coordination topic in portion Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Between hypothalamus and pons

Easy explanation: The midbrain is located between the hypothalamus of the forebrain and the pons of the hindbrain. The midbrain is also known as the mesencephalon and controls several motor movements.