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Q · Nervous SystemMedium · 45s
Which of these is NOT a part of the brainstem?
TopicNervous System
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Thalamus is part of the diencephalon, not the brainstem.
Final Answer: Option D — Thalamus