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'Pons' connec...

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'Pons' connects the

Spinal cord and cerebellum

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Two cerebral hemispheres

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Spinal cord with the brain

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The correct option is B Spinal cord with the brain
The pons is a portion of the hindbrain, that connects the cerebral cortex with the medulla oblongata. the function of the pons is to relay signals from the cerebellum to the cerebrum (connects spinal cord to brain) and in addition deals with deep sleep, respiratory regulation and a whole lot of other functions.

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