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Pons, cerebellum and medulla together constitute the_________.
Pons, cerebellum and medulla together constitute the_________.
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The correct option is C hindbrain
The hindbrain, also called rhombencephalon, comprises pons, cerebellum, and medulla (also called the medulla oblongata). Most of the 12 cranial nerves are also found in the hindbrain. The cranial nerves are 12 pairs of nerves that pass through small holes at the base of the skull. These nerves are responsible for carrying information and connecting the brain to different parts of the body (sensory organs, motors, muscles, organs, etc.,)
Parts of Hind brain
The hindbrain, also called rhombencephalon, comprises pons, cerebellum, and medulla (also called the medulla oblongata). Most of the 12 cranial nerves are also found in the hindbrain. The cranial nerves are 12 pairs of nerves that pass through small holes at the base of the skull. These nerves are responsible for carrying information and connecting the brain to different parts of the body (sensory organs, motors, muscles, organs, etc.,)
Parts of Hind brain
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