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The medilla oblongata:

  • A. lies between the midbrain and pons
  • B. has only one cranial nerve emerging from it (the trigeminal nerve)
  • C. has pyramids lateral to the olives
  • D. passes through the foramen magnum
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The medulla oblongata passes through the foramen magnum and connects the brainstem to the spinal cord. It contains vital centers for regulating heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.