MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What serves as a message station between several areas of the brain?
A
Midbrain
B
Hyporalamus
C
Pons
D
Brain stem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brainstem is the lower extension of the brain, located in front of the cerebellum and connected to the spinal cord. It consists of three structures: the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata. It serves as a relay station, passing messages back and forth between various parts of the body and the cerebral cortex.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of the pons is to transmit signals between your forebrain and cerebellum. The pons is essential in sending information to your body, giving you sensory cues and motor information. This means the pons can help you taste, touch, and communicate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pons: Found in the brainstem, the pons connects the medulla oblongata and the thalamus. It is composed of tracts responsible for relaying impulses from the motor cortex to the cerebellum, medulla, and thalamus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pons relays messages from the cerebrum to the cerebellum and spinal cord, and helps control movement of the face.

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