The diencephalon is the

region of the
vertebrate neural tube
which gives rise to the
posterior forebrain
structures.
Directionally, the
diencephalon is situated
between the cerebral
hemispheres, superior to
the midbrain.
directing sense impulses throughout the body
autonomic function control
endocrine function control
motor function control
homeostasis
hearing, vision, smell, and taste
touch perception
hypothalamus
thalamus
epithalamus (including the pineal gland)
subthalamus
 This is the portion of the brain that contains
a number of nuclei with a variety of
functions. One of the important functions of
the hypothalamus is to link the nervous
system to the endocrine system via the
pituitary gland.
 This is a midline paired
symmetrical structure
within the brains of
vertebrates, including
humans. Its functions
includes relaying
sensation, spatial sense,
and motor signals.
 This is the dorsal posterior
segment of the
diencephalon. Its function
is the connection
between the limbic
system to the other parts
of the brain.
It is a part of the
diencephalon that
encompasses globus
pallidus, which is
topographically part of
the telencephalon.