If pons is destroyed, then which activity of body is affected mostly?
A
Breathing is not controlled properly
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B
Tachycardia
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C
Die immediately
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D
No much effect
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Solution
The correct option is A Breathing is not controlled properly
The pons is a part of the brain stem, located above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain. The primary function of the pons is to stimulate and control the intensity of breathing. Therefore, the correct answer is option A.