Which part of the human brain contains the sleep and respiratory centres?

Medulla oblongata

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Cerebellum

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Pons

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Solution

The correct option is C
Pons

Pons is the bridge of nerve fibres that connects the lobes of the cerebellum. It relays the information from the cerebrum to the cerebellum. It also contains the sleep
and respiratory centres.

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