What is the pons?

The pons is an area in the hindbrain, above the medulla and below the midbrain. 

• Known as a message station between the different areas of the brain. It helps relay messages from the cortex and the cerebellum.
• Without the pons, the brain can not function since it is important in transmitting messages or to pass them along.

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