Frankie Is Playing a Brain Game with Her Students in Which

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Multiple Choice

Frankie is playing a brain game with her students in which she names a function and then the students need to say what structure is responsible for that function AND where that structure is.Frankie says,'this structure is responsible for eye movements and dreaming'.Which student below has the correct answer?

• A) George says it is the medulla, which controls heart rate and breathing.
• B) Helen says it is the pons, which is involved in eye movements and dreaming.
• C) Iggie says it is the pons, which is important for motor coordination.
• D) Jane says it is the medulla, which plays a major role in wakefulness and attention.

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