coordinator of communication
the pons is a structure located in the brainstem that serves as a relay station, transmitting signals between different parts of the brain, including the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum. it also regulates sleep, breathing, and certain aspects of facial movement.
for example, when you take a breath, the pons help regulate the breathing process by coordinating signals between the respiratory centers in the brainstem and the muscles involved in breathing.
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