Multiple choice

The pons pretends as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas influencing ________.

  1. sleep and arousal

  2. fight or flight response

  3. maintenance of body balance

  4. memory and speech

  5. visual reception

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Explanation

The pons is a section of the brain lying above the medulla oblongata . It plays important role in arousal, sleep, carrying sensory information between the cerebrum and the cerebellum and helping control of autonomic functions.