Question Detail

ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The pons connects the medulla oblongata to the:
Options
A Cerebral cortex directly
B Spinal cord
C Cerebellum and thalamus
Correct Answer
D Hypothalamus and pituitary
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The pons connects the medulla oblongata and the thalamus. It comprises tracts responsible for relaying impulses from the motor cortex to the cerebellum, medulla, and thalamus.

Hint

This structure serves as a bridge between different parts of the brain.

Question Info