Which of the Following Regions of the Brain Contains the Inferior

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regions of the brain contains the inferior olivary nucleus?

• A)Pons
• B)Medulla oblongata
• C)Pyramids
• D)Hypothalamus
• E)Midbrain

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Definitions:

Ganglia

Structures containing nerve cell bodies, typically located outside of the central nervous system, which relay impulses between neurons.

Celiac Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cells located in the abdomen, part of the sympathetic nervous system, that helps control the digestive system.

Ganglia

Structures containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the central nervous system, that process and relay neuronal signals.

Pulmonary Plexus

A network of nerves located near the lungs that helps regulate the constriction and dilation of the airways and blood vessels in the lungs.