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The pons is located just superior to the medulla oblongata.
The pons is located just superior to the medulla oblongata.
True (A)
The pontine respiratory center in the pons works solo to control respiratory movements.
The pontine respiratory center in the pons works solo to control respiratory movements.
False (B)
The pontine sleep center and the respiratory center are important areas in the pons.
The pontine sleep center and the respiratory center are important areas in the pons.
True (A)
The pons is located inferior to the medulla oblongata.
The pons is located inferior to the medulla oblongata.
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The respiratory centers in the pons help control respiratory movements.
The respiratory centers in the pons help control respiratory movements.
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Study Notes
Pons
- Located superior to the medulla oblongata
- Houses the pontine sleep center, responsible for regulating sleep patterns
- Features the respiratory center, which collaborates with medullary respiratory centers to control respiratory movements
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Learn about the pons, a part of the brainstem that works with the medulla oblongata to control respiratory movements. Explore its functions, including the pontine sleep center and respiratory center.
