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The largest component of the diencephalon is

Option: 1

Thalamus


Option: 2

Hypothalamus


Option: 3

Epithalamus


Option: 4

Subthalamus


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As we have learnt in thalamus:

  • The thalamus constitutes the largest component of the diencephalon.
  • It lies superior to the midbrain is composed prima­rily of grey matter.
  • It is composed of a variety of nuclei that serve diverse functions. 
  • In general, these nuclei serve as relays by which information is transmitted from different regions of the central nervous system (CNS) to the cerebral cortex.

Therefore, the thalamus constitutes the largest component of the diencephalon.

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