Diencephalon OS 13.2.2 cfu quiz

What is the primary function of the diencephalon in the adult brain?

• It connects the cerebrum with the rest of the nervous system.

• It controls voluntary muscle movement.

• It produces cerebrospinal fluid.

• It is responsible for language processing.

Where is the diencephalon located in relation to the cerebrum?

• Superior to the cerebrum

• Deep beneath the cerebrum

• Posterior to the cerebrum

• Lateral to the cerebrum

How does the thalamus influence what visual stimuli are important?

• By producing neurotransmitters

• By processing visual information before it reaches the cortex

• By sending signals to the spinal cord

• By controlling eye movement

What structures primarily compose the diencephalon?

• Thalamus and hypothalamus

• Cerebellum and medulla

• Pons and midbrain

• Hippocampus and amygdala

Where is the hypothalamus located in relation to the thalamus?

• Superior and posterior

• Inferior and anterior

• Lateral and posterior

• Superior and anterior