The Name of This Area of the Brain Means "Bridge

question 39

Multiple Choice

The name of this area of the brain means "bridge." It is the origin of cranial nerves V through VIII and is responsible for sending impulses to the structures inferior and superior to it. It also contains a respiratory center that complements the part of the brain stem located inferior to it. It is called the

• A) medulla oblongata.
• B) diencephalon.
• C) cerebellum.
• D) pons.

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