Question

Pons Varolii is located below the

• A. cerebellum
• B. cerebrum
• C. medulla
• D. hypothalamus

Answer 1

The correct option is A

cerebellum

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option-

1. Pons Varolii is located below the cerebellum at the centre of the brain.
2. Pons Varolii helps in coordinating the muscular activities of both sides of the body. It also acts as a relays information between the spinal cord and the brain.
3. It is a part of the hindbrain.

Explanations for incorrect options-

Option B:

1. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is a part of the forebrain.
2. It is divided into two cerebral hemispheres each containing the parietal, occipital, temporal and frontal lobes.
3. Pons Varolii is not located below the cerebrum.

Option C:

1. The medulla is the lowest part of the brain.
2. It is connected with the spinal cord and helps control the heartbeat and respiration.

Option D:

1. The hypothalamus synthesizes and secretes several releasing hormones which stimulate different glands to release their secretions.
2. The hypothalamus is located on the floor of the diencephalon in the forebrain.

Final Answer: Pons Varolii is located below the cerebellum.