Identify a function of the pons.
A. It controls body temperature and water balance.
B. It regulates the emotional and behavioral responses of the body.
C. It regulates reflexes such as vomiting, coughing, swallowing, and gagging.
D. It serves as a relay station for nerve fibers traveling to other brain areas.
Answer: D
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