Medulla oblangata and pons are collectively called _________?

Correct answer: A. Brain stem

  • A. Brain stem
  • B. Brain base
  • C. Brain root
  • D. None of These

Explanation

The medulla oblongata and pons are parts of the hindbrain and together form major components of the brainstem, which connects the brain with the spinal cord and contains vital control centres. Students may choose brain base because these structures lie inferiorly, but brainstem is the anatomical term for this region.

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