Question

Pneumotaxic area and association area are found in which of the following parts of the brain respectively?

• A. Cerebrum and cerebellum
• B. Pons and cerebrum
• C. Cerebellum and pons
• D. Pons and medulla oblongata

Answer 1

The correct option is B Pons and cerebrum

Pons connect different areas of the brain. It contains the apneustic area and the pneumotaxic area for regulating respiration.
The cerebral cortex contains motor areas (for planning, control and execution of voluntary movements), sensory areas (receive and process sensory information including sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing) and association areas (form connections between the sensory and motor areas).