The Pons is located above the medulla and below the midbrain, acting as a bridge and regulating breathing and heart rate.
El puente se encuentra encima del bulbo raquídeo y debajo del mesencéfalo, actuando como conexión y regulando la respiración y el ritmo cardíaco.
| Front | Pons location and function |
|---|---|
| Back | Above medulla, below midbrain • Acts as a bridge bw cerebrum, medulla and cerebellum • Controls the rate and pattern of breathing & heart beat • Transition bw sleep & wakefulness |
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