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The structure that lies at the base of thalamus in the human brain is
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  • A the structure responsible for the synthesis of oxytocin
  • B the structure which forms the major part of brain
  • C the association area
  • D the amygdala
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The correct answer is: the structure responsible for the synthesis of oxytocin
The thalamus, hypothalamus and epithalamus form the diencephalon. Epithalamus forms the roof, while the hypothalamus forms the floor of diencephalon; this structure is responsible for the synthesis of oxytocin.
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