EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The pons connects ____
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the cerebellum to the cerebrum
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the cerebrum to brain stem
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the cerebrum to the interbrain
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the cerebellum to the brain stem
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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: -The pons lies between the medulla and the midbrain and is joined to the cerebellum by the middle cerebellar peduncle.
Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum is connected to the brainstem by three pairs of cerebellar peduncles: the superior peduncle with the midbrain, the middle peduncle with the pons, and the inferior peduncle with the medulla oblongata.
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