Multiple choice

Which part of the human brain regulates respiration?

  1. Diencephalons

  2. Medulla

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Pons

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pons is the respiratory centre of the human body. It is part of the brainstem, and in humans, it lies between the midbrain (above) and the medulla oblongata (below) and in front of the cerebellum.