The pons acts as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas and influences
A)activity.
B)sleep and arousal.
C)motor behavior.
D)higher reasoning.

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The pons plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and arousal, as it contains nuclei that are involved in the sleep/wake cycle and in the regulation of REM sleep. While the pons may also be involved in other functions such as motor behavior, it is not primarily known for influencing activity or higher reasoning.

The Pons Acts as a Bridge Between the Medulla and Other