The metencephalon, a secondary vesicle of the hindbrain, gives rise to which adult structures?

• A Pons and cerebellum ✓
• B Medulla oblongata and pons
• C Thalamus and hypothalamus
• D Cerebrum and basal ganglia

Explanation

The metencephalon gives rise to the pons and the cerebellum. The myelencephalon gives rise to the medulla oblongata. The diencephalon gives rise to the thalamus and hypothalamus. The telencephalon gives rise to the cerebrum and basal ganglia. These secondary vesicles form from the primary brain vesicles during the fifth week.

Reference: Langman's Medical Embryology, 14th ed.

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