Question

Which is correct about pons varolii?

• A. Situated between midbrain and medulla oblongata.
• B. Pons regulates pneumotaxic centre.
• C. Inner white, outer grey matter.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Pons varolii or pons is the part of the hindbrain and situated between midbrain and medulla oblongata, regulates pneumotaxic centre, has inner gray and outer white matter. As a part of the brainstem, the pons helps in the transferring of nervous system messages between various parts of the brain and the spinal cord. The primary function of pons varolii is to regulate breathing, sleeping etc.