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What structures compose the diencephalon?

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Thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus

Step-by-step explanation:

Diencephalon, the central core of the brain is located superior to the midbrain. The thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus together make diencephalon.

-Thalamus makes around 80% of the diencephalon. Thalamus consists of two nuclei of gray matter along with interspersed tract of white matter.

-Hypothalamus is the part of diencephalon that is present inferior of the thalamus.

-The pineal gland and habenular nuclei together make epithalamus that is located posterior to the thalamus.

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