The Pons

question 39

Multiple Choice

The pons:

• A) controls vital reflexes such as respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure
• B) coordinates voluntary movements
• C) contains Purkinje cells
• D) connects the spinal cord to the brain and makes chemicals important in sleep

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