MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pons connects ____
A
the cerebellum to the cerebrum
B
the cerebrum to brain stem
C
the cerebrum to the interbrain
D
the cerebellum to the brain stem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pons is a portion of the hindbrain, that connects the cerebral cortex with the medulla oblongata. the function of the pons is to relay signals from the cerebellum to the cerebrum (connects spinal cord to brain) and in addition deals with deep sleep, respiratory regulation and a whole lot of other functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your pons is a part of your brainstem, a structure that links your brain to your spinal cord. It handles unconscious processes and jobs, such as your sleep-wake cycle and breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pons lies between the medulla and the midbrain and is joined to the cerebellum by the middle cerebellar peduncle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Projection fibers Projection tracts connect the cerebral cortex with the corpus striatum, diencephalon, brainstem and the spinal cord. The corticospinal tract for example, carries motor signals from the cerebrum to the spinal cord.

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