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Which lobes of the brain receive the input that enables you to feel someone scratching your back?
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Summary of Important Brain Regions
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Which part of the brainstem connects directly with the spinal cord?
A
Midbrain
B
Pons
C
Medulla oblongata
D
Thalamus
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Understand that the brainstem is composed of three main parts: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata.
Recall the anatomical position of each part: the midbrain is the uppermost part of the brainstem, followed by the pons in the middle, and the medulla oblongata at the bottom.
Recognize that the spinal cord extends upward and connects directly to the brainstem at its lowest part.
Identify that the medulla oblongata is the part of the brainstem that physically connects to the spinal cord, serving as a critical pathway for nerve signals between the brain and body.
Confirm that the thalamus is not part of the brainstem but rather a structure located above it, so it does not connect directly to the spinal cord.
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