The brainstem structure located above the medulla that helps control sleep is called the
A) nucleus accumbens.
B) hippocampus.
C) amygdala.
D) pons.

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The pons is a structure located above the medulla in the brainstem and is involved in controlling sleep and other functions such as breathing, swallowing, and facial sensations. It plays a role in regulating the REM sleep cycle and is connected to other brain regions involved in sleep and wakefulness. The other options (nucleus accumbens, hippocampus, and amygdala) are not directly involved in controlling sleep.

The Brainstem Structure Located Above the Medulla That Helps Control